Go Saints

Well Worth the HYPE!!!


by Chuck Downfield (AP sports writer)
Sept. 12th 2010

A clear, blue sky Saturday morning marked the arrival of a new talent in the football league. Miles Williams' debut with the Napa Saints was a definitive one. The rookie came to perform in front of a hostile crowd at the Patriots home stadium in American Canyon. When asked before the game if he was nervous about his well publicized start in the league, Williams just replied with "I feel good, and I'm ready to play with my team".

After a rocky first series marred with a string of fumbles by the Saints. It appeared that the hype surrounding the play of Williams was just that. HYPE! American Canyon started off with the ball first and marched down the field with ease ending in a touchdown. The Saints started their offensive series with a couple of fumbles by the QB and RB (Williams). After a couple of short running plays with Williams being stopped behind the line, it seemed as though Williams wasn't ready for prime time.

However, Williams wasn't ready to throw in the towel just yet. After a fake to Williams the Saints QB ran a naked bootleg for a long gain, almost breaking it for a TD. That seemed to knock all the cobwebs out of the Saints offense. The drive ended with a TD by the Saints FB.

The Patriots tried to answer back with another long drive, but were stopped INCHES from the goal line by Williams. Williams held up the Patriots RB at the line and was able to force the fumble by stripping the ball from the back.

The rest of the game it was all Miles Williams #23. He broke a run off for a long gain slipping though the line into the secondary then breaking free down the sideline. Williams broke free several more times during the game and ended up with 115 yards rushing for the day.

It's official that this kid can play under the bright lights, and will be a force in the future. Keep an eye on this kid... I know I will.




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