Years after tragedy, ‘survivor’ Pop Williams doing whatever it takes for Memphis

By , Daily Memphian Updated: August 02, 2019 11:44 AM CT | Published: August 02, 2019 11:10 AM CT
<strong>University of Memphis wide receiver Pop Williams listens to a teammate's interview during the team's Media Day at Billy J. Murphy Football Complex on Thursday, Aug. 1. &ldquo;I think this is a big year for me,&rdquo; Williams said. &ldquo;Whatever coach (Mike) Norvell has in store for me to do, I&rsquo;ll do it. Special teams, blocking, whatever.&rdquo;</strong> (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)

University of Memphis wide receiver Pop Williams listens to a teammate's interview during the team's Media Day at Billy J. Murphy Football Complex on Thursday, Aug. 1. “I think this is a big year for me,” Williams said. “Whatever coach (Mike) Norvell has in store for me to do, I’ll do it. Special teams, blocking, whatever.” (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)

After hurricanes and his brother's death, playmaker John 'Pop' Williams is set for a big year with Memphis. 

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Drew Hill

Drew Hill

Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.


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