
12-12-2008, 06:49 AM
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Capo Regime
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On Williams, I have to say I was absolutely shocked that I spoke with him tonight. Typically -- and understandably -- players in trouble do not call reporters back. It's our job to try, but when you leave a message, you feel like you're chucking a rock over a cliff, you know?
Imagine my surprise when Nathan called, and then my further astonishment when he talked openly about the incident.
The kicker was when I asked him how coach Tressel had reacted, and he said he had not told anyone yet. He meant no one literally, I guess, even though he had already appeared in court.
I had to tell him I had already left messages with Tressel, so he probably knew by now.
So while we're talking, all the sudden Williams says, "Wait, my coach is calling me now, I'll call you back."
Wow. I don't know what to say to that. Except that of course I did not hear back from him; I'm sure we won't talk to Nathan again until, oh, maybe photo day next fall at the stadium?
It certainly gives me no pleasure to report on these things, but it's a welcome change to actually be able to report the player's side of the story.
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