If you see new Arkansas defensive coordinator Travis Williams, chances are good he’ll look like the happiest guy in the room. That’s because he is. Williams hails from humble beginnings. He grew up in the projects in Columbia, South Carolina, before moving to a trailer park. But he didn’t let that stop him. Williams starred as a linebacker at Auburn, earning All-SEC honors during the Tigers’ undefeated 2004 season. And after a cup of coffee in the NFL, got into coaching. It’s been a meteoric rise since. An avid music fan and part-time rapper, Williams knows the importance of connecting with his players. At just 40 years old, Travis Williams is already leaving his mark on a new generation of student-athletes. Now he has his sights set on leaving a legacy at Arkansas.
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247. Maria José Marin: Swinging for New Heights
246. Bri Ellis: Bri Bombin'
245. Hunter Yurachek: Landing Cal
244. John Calipari: New Man on Campus
243. Isaac TeSlaa: Full Speed Ahead
242. Scotty Thurman: Since the Shot
241. Eric Mateos: Back in the Trenches
240. Chris Johnson: Taking Over A Dynasty
239. Maddie Jones: A Balancing Act
238. Samara Spencer: A Constant Presence
237. DJ Derrick: Mixin' it Up
236. DJ Gasso: A Softball Legacy
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235. Matt Hobbs: Bullpen Breakdown
FROM THE VAULT: Dre Greenlaw
234. Heston Kjerstad & Dominic Fletcher: Big Leaguers
233. Michael Qualls: "Mr. Walk on Air"
232. Taliah Scott: Freshman Phenom
231. Trevon Brazile: Playin' with Style
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