Willie Williams, A Class Act and Perfect Fit for Miami

Instead of just linking to the article in the Alligator, I'll post it here.

Miami signee and UF recruit Willie Williams, the nation’s top high school linebacker prospect, could face legal trouble after his official visit to UF turned into what police are calling a mini crime spree.

Although not formally charged, Williams has sworn complaints filed against him by University Police and Gainesville Police in two counts of battery and one for preventing or obstructing a fire extinguisher.

Police reports show that Williams, who signed a letter of intent to play for Miami on Wednesday, approached UF student Joanna Blaganza in the Reitz Union on Friday and told her she was good looking.

Blaganza, who was with her boyfriend, David Cohen, turned around to see who it was, according to reports.

As she turned, Williams grabbed and hugged her, the reports indicate. At first, Blaganza thought she might know the person, but when she didn’t, she immediately began to push him away.

Blaganza and Cohen began to walk toward the stairs, but she turned to tell Williams he was being disrespectful, according to police reports.

Williams then reportedly said, “Bitch, who do you think you are? You’re a dime a dozen.”

The 6-foot-2, 225-pound linebacker from Carol City High went to UPD to discuss another case, but he spoke with officer T.L. Peck about the battery in the Reitz.

Police reports indicate Peck asked Williams if he normally goes up to people he does not know and grabs them. He responded by saying that is how they do things down in Miami.

“Obviously, when we bring a prospective student athlete on campus, I’m responsible,” UF coach Ron Zook said.

The other case Williams was discussing concerned discharging three fire extinguishers on the fourth floor of the UF Hotel and Conference Center on Saturday.

Williams admitted to UPD officers he set off the extinguishers, reports show.

“These are serious allegations, and this is a situation we take very seriously,” Miami coach Larry Coker told The Associated Press. “However, we do not have a depth of knowledge about all of the facts of the situation. To comment any further would be inappropriate.”

Williams also was being questioned by GPD about a battery at the Royal Blue Night Club early Saturday morning.

GPD spokesman Keith Kameg said Williams reportedly punched Akeem Thompson twice in the face. Thompson suffered bruises on the face and a cut lip.

“It’s like anything else, regardless of who you are or who you might become, we expect a certain level of behavior,” Kameg said.

Four years ago, UF recruit Jason Respert was charged with sexual battery after fondling a woman in her apartment. He went on to sign with Tennessee.

Am I surprised? No. I listened to his interview on "Countdown to Signing Day" and he's already got his "I'm so special I refer to myself in the third person" act down. This idiot loves to talk. In fact, he talks too much. During the interview, when asked which school offered the best meals, he quickly replied that Florida State had lobster, steak and great strawberry daquiris. Yes, he admitted to drinking alcohol on television in Tallahassee. He's not 21, by the way. Thank GOD he's going to Miami... who needs that kind of trouble.