2009 ARMY FOOTBALL MEET THE BLACK KNIGHTS (Carson Williams - continued) lineup prior to road date against Tulane ... started each of season’s final four contests ... saw action in seven games overall ... completed 56 of 98 passes for 577 yards ... posted .571 completion percentage ... tossed four touchdowns and 10 interceptions ... passed for at least 150 yards during two of four starts ... completed 16 of 24 passes for 194 yards and three touchdowns during starting debut at Tulane ... set season standards in all three categories ... hooked up with tight end Tim Dunn on 71-yard touchdown aerial in finest performance of season ... play ranked as longest from scrimmage for Black Knights in 2006 ... also hit wide receiver Walter Hill with 10-yard TD pass ... became only second Army freshman quarterback to pass for three touchdowns in a single game ... drew other starts against Air Force, Notre Dame and Navy ... closed year by hitting on 16 of 23 passes for 151 yards and one touchdown versus Navy ... equaled season best for completions in that outing ... became first freshman to start at quarterback for Black Knights in an Army-Navy classic ... connected with Dunn on 12-yard touchdown pass on game’s final offensive play from scrimmage ... hit on 12 of 18 passes for 110 yards in strong relief showing opposite TCU ... played entire second half of that contest ... led squad on pair of scoring drives ... tabbed as starter entering Tulane game based on that showing ... connected on 2 of 8 aerials for 22 yards in collegiate debut versus Rice ... hit only pass attempt for 22 yards opposite VMI ... directed squad on impressive touchdown drive during only possession in which he saw action beneath center in that outing ... one of just three freshmen to earn varsity letter. High School: Earned honorable mention all-state laurels at Cullman High in Cullman, Ala. ... played for head coach Mark Britton ... three-year letterwinner ... served as team captain during each of final two seasons ... all-region selection ... voted squad’s offensive most valuable player ... passed for 2,185 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior ... helped team to 7-3 record that season ... earned pair of varsity letters in basketball as well ... captained that squad as senior ... ranked near top of class academically ... member of National Honor Society ... active with German Club and yearbook staff as well. Personal: Born Sept. 9, 1987 ... given name is Carson Riley Williams ... parents’ names are Frank Williams and Connie Briehn ... father, Frank, presently holds rank of captain in U.S. Army and serves as Judge Advocate General lawyer ... returned last summer from tour in Iraq ... cousin, Dan Tolbert, currently serving in U.S. Navy ... Carson enjoys hunting and fishing in spare time ... grew up on small country cattle farm in Alabama ... turned down scholarship offers from University of Arkansas and North Carolina State University, among others ... fluent in German language ... lists favorite comedian as Jeff Dunham (ventriloquist) ... majoring in Systems Engineering.
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FULLBACK SOPHOMORE • 5-11 • 203 COCOA, FLA. MERRITT ISLAND H.S. (USMAPS) About Williams: One of most pleasant surprises for head coach Rich Ellerson and his offensive staff this spring ... made smooth transition to Black Knights’ newly installed triple-option attack ... perfect backfield fit for new system ... quickly emerged as leading contender for starting job at fullback position ... received additional snaps at slotback ... capable of handling both spots, providing club with tremendous depth and flexibility ... outstanding athlete ... plays game fast ... runs downhill with ball in hands ... hard-nosed blocker ... features explosive burst out of stance ... dangerous ball carrier ... heady player with thorough understanding of game ... physically tough performer ... hails from talent-rich state of Florida ... plays through injuries ... impact player-in-the-making ... expected to fill significant role in Army offense ... enters preseason camp listed as projected starter at fullback ... rushed for 22 yards on four carries during annual Black/Gold game ... product of USMA Prep School. 2008: Did not appear in a varsity contest. High School: Standout backfield performer at Merritt Island High ... played for head coaches Paul Friel and Joe Jenkins ... four-time letterwinner ... split time between fullback and tailback positions ... received team’s Outstanding Running Back award as a junior ... two-time team captain ... served as team captain during sophomore and junior campaigns ... earned three additional varsity letters in track and field ... specialized in 400-meter dash event. Personal: Born Dec. 6, 1988 ... given name is CeDarius De-Love Williams ... parents’ names are Brian Williams and Phoebe Griffin ... father, Brian, is a longshoreman ... CeDarius lists playing video games as one of favorite hobbies ... major is undeclared.
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WILLIAMS’ PASSING STATISTICS Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals
G-GS 7-4 11-10 7-3 25-17
C 56 151 26 233
A 98 287 53 438
Pct. .571 .526 .491 .532
Yds. 577 1770 273 2620
Int. 10 12 3 25
TD 4 11 1 16
Long/Opp. 71/Tulane 69/Temple 59/UNH 71/Tulane
WILLIAMS’ RUSHING STATISTICS Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals
G-GS 7-4 11-10 7-3 25-17
Att. 19 37 21 77
Yds. (-94) (-123) 12 (-205)
Avg. (-4.9) (-3.3) 0.6 (-2.7)
TD 0 0 0 0
Long/Opp. 8/Tulane 16/Temple 8/Temple 16/Temple
WILLIAMS’ CAREER HIGHS Passing Att.: 38 vs. Tulsa, 11-17-07 Passing Comp.: 26 vs. Tulsa, 11-17-07 Passing Yards: 328 vs. Tulsa, 11-17-07 Passing Touchdowns: 3 vs. Tulane, 10-28-06; vs. Tulsa, 11-17-07 Long Completion: 71 vs. Tulane, 10-28-06 Rushing Attempts: 10 vs. Temple, 8-29-08 Rushing Yards: 16 vs. Temple, 8-29-08 Long Rush: 16 vs. Temple, 9-29-07 Total Offense: 324 vs. Tulsa, 11-17-07
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