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POST-SIGNING INTERVIEW
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| Remember early in the recruiting process when it appeared
that Antoneyo Williams was leaning to Auburn? Alabama fans were wondering
how the Tide could let a big-time player from Tuscaloosa get away
When Antoneyo committed to Alabama, and without even paying Auburn a visit, most of us were surprised, but no one more so, Antoneyo told us, than Auburn coach Terry Bowden. We spoke to Antoneyo on February 20th. |
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| TI | Antoneyo, when we spoke to you back in December you told us that you were leaning to Auburn. Then you committed to Alabama without even visiting Auburn. |
| AW | I really wanted to go to Alabama all along. I was just keeping it a secret. |
| TI | We heard that Terry Bowden came to see you the day after you made your commitment. Can you tell us what he said? |
| AW | He mainly talked to my brother. But coach Bowden told me that he had been recruiting me all year and at least wanted me to come visit Auburn. I thought about it for a minute but decided against it. Coach Bowden was disappointed about it, but I knew I was going to Alabama. |
| TI | Antoneyo you had a great high school career, but there are some critics who question your speed. Are you aware of that criticism? |
| AW | You know, I've heard a lot of people say that. But I run a 4.4. All I can say is just ask coach Busby [Central's head football coach]. I think I'm one of those backs who just doesn't look like I'm moving fast but I am. |
| TI | What are your expectations for next season? |
| AW | I want to play but Alabama has some good backs returning next year so I may redshirt. I feel like I can learn from guys like Dennis Riddle and Shaun Alexander. I think that type of competition will make me better. |
| TI | By the way, did Linnie Patrick [Antoneyo's brother-in-law] have much to say about your decision to go to Alabama? |
| AW | It was kind of funny when I called and told him I was going to Alabama. He just let out a big "Roll Tide!" |
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