Notebook: Georgia’s Shawn Williams downplays his ’soft’ comments, keeps focus on Tech
Georgia strong safety Shawn Williams (36) intercepts a pass intended for Orwin Smith during last year's game at Georgia Tech. Williams' “soft” comments are credited for reinvigorating the Bulldogs' defense this season. (AJC photo by Brant Sanderlin)
By RYAN BLACK
For the AJC
ATHENS — Shawn Williams doesn’t want anyone to say he saved Georgia’s season.
The Bulldogs’ senior strong safety said Monday night the defense was always capable of playing the way it has for the last four weeks, during which it has allowed only 33 points. Speaking to reporters for the first time since Oct. 22 — when he made his now-famous comments about the defense playing “soft” — Williams says he’s ready to move on.
“I don’t care if it got everybody stirred up or whatnot, but we’re looking past that now,” he said after Monday’s practice. “We’ve got Georgia Tech, so we’ve got to go out and get another win so we can keep them rolling.”
Williams acknowledged the Bulldogs’ defense is “playing really …
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