Temple University Athletics
Football
Williams, Paul
Paul Williams
- Title:
- Defensive Backs Coach
Paul Williams, who has 14 seasons of collegiate coaching experience, is in his fifth season as defensive backs coach at Temple University.
In 2009, Williams had a plethora of defensive backs, helping TU win a single-season record nine consecutive games en route to a 9-3 overall record and first-place tie in the MAC?East. A school record eight defensive players were named All-MAC, including two defensive backs.?Junior Jaiquawn Jarrett garnered first-team honors, while senior captain Dominique Harris was a third-team honoree.
In 2008, the Owl defense helped Temple to the team’s most wins most since 1990 and a second-place finish in the MAC?East. Facing five opponents that went on to postseason play, the Owls persevered to new heights.
During its inaugural season of Mid-American Conference play in 2007, 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.
In 2009, Williams had a plethora of defensive backs, helping TU win a single-season record nine consecutive games en route to a 9-3 overall record and first-place tie in the MAC?East. A school record eight defensive players were named All-MAC, including two defensive backs.?Junior Jaiquawn Jarrett garnered first-team honors, while senior captain Dominique Harris was a third-team honoree.
In 2008, the Owl defense helped Temple to the team’s most wins most since 1990 and a second-place finish in the MAC?East. Facing five opponents that went on to postseason play, the Owls persevered to new heights.
During its inaugural season of Mid-American Conference play in 2007, 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.
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