Post by mk6901 on Dec 4, 2011 21:47:50 GMT -5
Childhood
Detroit slums
Stricker was born April 24th, 1990 in Flint, Michigan. Williams was born into a poor family who had recently moved to Michigan from Toronto, Ontario. Neither his mother nor father completed high school and had a terrible time finding work. Williams being the youngest of four children was always getting all the hand-me-downs and never enjoyed the luxuries of new things. He attended Cameron Street Public School but never got the opportunity to play on any of the sports teams because he had to help out around the house. His childhood was a painful daily routine; get up, eat what little there was, go to school, come home, help out for six hours, go to bed and then start all over again the next day. There was never any treats that so many take for granted; computers, movies, nights out, bikes, ect. The two things Williams did have that were instrumental in his success were great teachers and friends. Williams’ best friend Tommy Gills was a middle-upper class citizen but still found it in himself to hang around with Williams and offer support when it was needed the most. Throughout his elementary school career teachers always encouraged and praised Stricker for his work ethic.
High School
Stricker in highschool
By this point in his life things had started to look up. Both mom and dad had steady paying jobs that ensured the children had lots of new things and could enjoy their lives like they deserved. Stricker attended F.C.I or Flint Collegiate Institude. This is when he went out to his first football try out. He knew the ins and outs of the sport but this was his first opportunity to actually play in an organized environment. He made the team in his freshman year as the number two wide receiver. His first year he played reasonably well considering he was a freshman but most didn’t give him a chance to make college. But Williams quickly changed that opinion. The next season he took over the number one job and helped the team to a third place finish in the state. But the next year was when he really broke out, wherever the quarterback put the ball, Williams seemed to track it down and catch it. Largely due to this, the high school won the state championship. For his senior year nothing he did could help out the team as it was a remolding year with the majority of the team graduating the past year. Stricker was offered numerous scholarships and had a choice to make.
College
A game at MSU
Williams decided to take his talents to Michigan State where he would play WR for the next two seasons. Williams was more focused on his education than playing football. He didn’t think he would make it anywhere in football and this was a great opportunity to get educated for work as an engineer. As rumors spread about Williams’ talents, scouts started pouring into the games to watch the spectacular player dazzle the defense. Williams heard about this but figured nothing would come of it and kept his focus on engineering. Then the offers came in for contracts. Stricker was amazed, he just didn’t know what to do. Offers came from both the NFL and USFL. After talking with family, teammates, and coaches Williams decided to head for the USFL route. The USFL seemed to be the up and coming thing and Williams was convinced it would one day surpass the NFL in popularity. Even for a little less money or fans, Stricker went with the USFL.
Pros
His speed will amaze you
Williams can fly past defenders with his almost incomprehensible speed. This was developed through years of physical education and his genes. He is really lucky to have this speed as it makes him a huge problem for the other team and leads to many touchdowns. Teams sometimes have to put valuable players on him that could be used to cover others, but his skill forces the opposition to. All this creates pockets in the defense elsewhere. Williams’ height is another big plus for him, at 6 3’ he isn’t a giant but the extra little bit of height really helps when he needs to see over those other players on the field. Being able to see over everyone else really helps when you’re trying to find those running lanes. His tackle breaking abilities are second to none, it’s almost like he’s covered in geese when a defender tries to latch onto him. No matter what they do he usually finds a way to slip the tackle.
Cons
Stricker is fumble prone
Williams needs to work on his lower body strength. He’s got what you need above the waist but if he can’t get a little more power from the lower half he won’t make it anywhere in this league. Another con for Stricker is his recent change from WR to FB. He is a quick learner but all players take their time to adjust from one position to another, however, if he works hard he can become one of the best. This is obviously his first season in a professional league and that’s definitely a down for any player but if he works hard he’ll be able to prove his worth and have a long career. Sometimes Williams can get a big head, he’ll make a great play and not let it go, and it gets him into trouble on the field sometimes. As long as he can keep a cool head he’ll do just fine. He is prone to fumble the ball if he’s hit hard and that can hurt the team.
Detroit slums
Stricker was born April 24th, 1990 in Flint, Michigan. Williams was born into a poor family who had recently moved to Michigan from Toronto, Ontario. Neither his mother nor father completed high school and had a terrible time finding work. Williams being the youngest of four children was always getting all the hand-me-downs and never enjoyed the luxuries of new things. He attended Cameron Street Public School but never got the opportunity to play on any of the sports teams because he had to help out around the house. His childhood was a painful daily routine; get up, eat what little there was, go to school, come home, help out for six hours, go to bed and then start all over again the next day. There was never any treats that so many take for granted; computers, movies, nights out, bikes, ect. The two things Williams did have that were instrumental in his success were great teachers and friends. Williams’ best friend Tommy Gills was a middle-upper class citizen but still found it in himself to hang around with Williams and offer support when it was needed the most. Throughout his elementary school career teachers always encouraged and praised Stricker for his work ethic.
High School
Stricker in highschool
By this point in his life things had started to look up. Both mom and dad had steady paying jobs that ensured the children had lots of new things and could enjoy their lives like they deserved. Stricker attended F.C.I or Flint Collegiate Institude. This is when he went out to his first football try out. He knew the ins and outs of the sport but this was his first opportunity to actually play in an organized environment. He made the team in his freshman year as the number two wide receiver. His first year he played reasonably well considering he was a freshman but most didn’t give him a chance to make college. But Williams quickly changed that opinion. The next season he took over the number one job and helped the team to a third place finish in the state. But the next year was when he really broke out, wherever the quarterback put the ball, Williams seemed to track it down and catch it. Largely due to this, the high school won the state championship. For his senior year nothing he did could help out the team as it was a remolding year with the majority of the team graduating the past year. Stricker was offered numerous scholarships and had a choice to make.
College
A game at MSU
Williams decided to take his talents to Michigan State where he would play WR for the next two seasons. Williams was more focused on his education than playing football. He didn’t think he would make it anywhere in football and this was a great opportunity to get educated for work as an engineer. As rumors spread about Williams’ talents, scouts started pouring into the games to watch the spectacular player dazzle the defense. Williams heard about this but figured nothing would come of it and kept his focus on engineering. Then the offers came in for contracts. Stricker was amazed, he just didn’t know what to do. Offers came from both the NFL and USFL. After talking with family, teammates, and coaches Williams decided to head for the USFL route. The USFL seemed to be the up and coming thing and Williams was convinced it would one day surpass the NFL in popularity. Even for a little less money or fans, Stricker went with the USFL.
Pros
His speed will amaze you
Williams can fly past defenders with his almost incomprehensible speed. This was developed through years of physical education and his genes. He is really lucky to have this speed as it makes him a huge problem for the other team and leads to many touchdowns. Teams sometimes have to put valuable players on him that could be used to cover others, but his skill forces the opposition to. All this creates pockets in the defense elsewhere. Williams’ height is another big plus for him, at 6 3’ he isn’t a giant but the extra little bit of height really helps when he needs to see over those other players on the field. Being able to see over everyone else really helps when you’re trying to find those running lanes. His tackle breaking abilities are second to none, it’s almost like he’s covered in geese when a defender tries to latch onto him. No matter what they do he usually finds a way to slip the tackle.
Cons
Stricker is fumble prone
Williams needs to work on his lower body strength. He’s got what you need above the waist but if he can’t get a little more power from the lower half he won’t make it anywhere in this league. Another con for Stricker is his recent change from WR to FB. He is a quick learner but all players take their time to adjust from one position to another, however, if he works hard he can become one of the best. This is obviously his first season in a professional league and that’s definitely a down for any player but if he works hard he’ll be able to prove his worth and have a long career. Sometimes Williams can get a big head, he’ll make a great play and not let it go, and it gets him into trouble on the field sometimes. As long as he can keep a cool head he’ll do just fine. He is prone to fumble the ball if he’s hit hard and that can hurt the team.
