Williams in Action

"Paul's name has been surfacing in the coaching profession as one of the best young secondary coaches in all of college football. Coach Williams fits our model perfectly. He is bright, energetic and believes in our credo `service to players above all else.' He understands fully the results that can be achieved from an intense and continuing interest in the all-around development of each player." Head Coach Al Golden

Paul Williams, who has 12 seasons of collegiate coaching experience, is in his third season as defensive backs coach at Temple University.

Last fall during its inaugural season of Mid-American Conference play, Temple defense reached new heights. TU led the MAC in five defensive statistical categories, including red zone defense which also ranked first nationally. Williams saw DB Dominique Harris earn All-MAC honors as a sophomore in 2007.

A native of Newark, Del., Williams arrived in Owl Country after coaching safeties at Western Michigan.

In 2005, the defensive backfield at Western Michigan was comprised of four freshmen, a sophomore and one junior. Despite the inexperience, the Broncos ranked among the Mid-American Conference's best with 15 interceptions and 24 broken-up passes. Safety Louis Delmas was named a Freshman All-American by CollegeFootballNews.com, as the team posted a 7-4 record, marking one of the biggest turnarounds in college football. The Broncos had a 1-10 record in 2004.

Prior to his arrival in Kalamazoo, Williams spent the previous six seasons at his alma mater, the University of Delaware, coaching the secondary (2001-04), wide receivers (1999-00) and special teams. In 2003, he helped the Blue Hens to a 15-1 record and an NCAA Division I-AA National Championship. Numerous players under Williams' direction not only earned Atlantic 10, but national honors as Delaware captured league titles three times in his tenure. Sidney Haugabrook was a four-time all-conference honoree and was named a first-team AFCA and Walter Camp All-American as a senior in 2004. Defensive backs Mike Adams and Ricardo Walker; placekickers Brad Shushman and Scott Collins; return specialist Brett Veach; as well as punters Ryan Bleiler and Chris Steiner were all named to all-league teams under Williams. Adams, who enters his fifth NFL season in 2008, is in his second season as a free safety for the Cleveland Browns following three seasons with the San Francisco 49ers.

Williams began his coaching career as an assistant defensive line coach at Lafayette College in 1996. He then coached two seasons (1997-98) at the University of Pennsylvania, assisting the secondary and special teams.

Williams was born on February 19, 1971. He earned a bachelor's degree in physical education studies from Delaware in 1996, lettering four years and playing on two Yankee Conference championship teams. Williams recorded 189 tackles, 27 pass breakups and 10 interceptions for the Blue Hens. He set an NCAA I-AA playoff record with a 100-yard interception return against Hofstra in 1995. A multi-sport athlete, he set the school record in the indoor 200 meters and won the 200 meters at the 1993 American East outdoor championships.

THE WILLIAMS FILE

PERSONAL

Year Coaching: 13th

College: Delaware '96, B.A. Physical Education

High School: Glasgow (Del.)

COACHING

Temple

2006 to Present - Defensive Backs

Western Michigan

2005 - Safeties

Delaware

2001-04 - Secondary/Special Teams

1999-00 - Wide Receivers/Special Teams

Penn

1997-98 - Assistant Secondary/Special Teams

Lafayette

1996 - Assistant Defensive Line

PLAYING

Delaware

1992-95 - Defensive Back