Clarence Williams (running back, born 1977) facts for kids
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| Position: | Running back | ||
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| Born: | May 16, 1977 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Weight: | 196 lb (89 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Cass Technical (Detroit, Michigan) |
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| College: | Michigan | ||
| Undrafted: | 1999 | ||
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Clarence Williams was born on May 16, 1977. He is a former professional American football player. He played as a running back for the Arizona Cardinals in the National Football League (NFL). Clarence was also a key player for the Michigan Wolverines football team. He helped them win an undefeated national championship in 1997.
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College Football Journey
High School Years
Clarence Williams went to Cass Technical High School in Detroit. His coach there was Thomas Wilcher. In his senior year, his team had a perfect 9–0 regular season. They scored many more points than their opponents.
Playing for Michigan
Clarence played football for the University of Michigan from 1995 to 1998. During his time there, he ran for almost 2,000 yards. He also caught the ball for over 600 yards. He was good at returning kickoffs too. One of his best games was against the Boston College Eagles. In that game, he ran for 133 yards.
Leading the Team in 1996
As a sophomore in 1996, Clarence was the top rusher for the Wolverines. He ran for 837 yards that season. He also caught the ball for 361 yards.
National Championship Season (1997)
In 1997, when Clarence was a junior, the Michigan team had an amazing season. They went undefeated, winning all 12 of their games. This led them to become the National Champions! Even though Clarence had fewer rushing yards that year, the team's strong defense was incredible. A famous player named Charles Woodson was a big part of that defense.
Senior Season (1998)
In his final year at Michigan, Clarence ran for 646 yards. Another player, Anthony Thomas, led the team in rushing that season.
Professional Football Career
After college, Clarence Williams was not chosen in the 1999 NFL draft. However, he still got to play in the National Football League. He played briefly for the Arizona Cardinals in 1999 and 2000. During his professional career, he had one reception for 5 yards.
