Williams Voted to Preseason All-ACC Football Team
7/23/2008 8:00:00 AM | Football
July 23, 2008
GREENSBORO, N.C. - University of Maryland senior offensive lineman Edwin Williams was voted to the 2008 Preseason All-ACC team by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association (ACSMA), the league office announced Wednesday.
Williams was a consensus preseason all-conference choice, appearing on the first team in The Sporting News, Lindy's and Blue Ribbon Yearbook. He was a second team selection by Athlon.
The 6-foot-3, 315-pounder was also named to the watch list for the 2008 Rimington Trophy which is awarded to the top center in the nation.
Williams has started the last 26 games at center for the Terps, the longest streak on the offense. He is one of four starters back on an offensive line which opened holes for running backs Keon Lattimore and Lance Ball in 2007. Lattimore and Ball combined to rush for nearly 1,600 yards and 25 touchdowns last season.
Quarterback Cullen Harper of Clemson was tabbed the ACC Preseason Player of the Year, receiving 34 votes.
The preseason team was voted on during the ACC Football Kickoff in Greensboro, Ga., which concluded Tuesday. The complete preseason team can be found at www.theacc.com.
Maryland reports to preseason camp on Monday, Aug. 4 and kicks off the 2008 regular season on Saturday, Aug. 30 when it plays host to Delaware at 3:45 p.m. from Chevy Chase Bank Field at Byrd Stadium.
Season tickets for this fall's seven-game home slate start as low as $189 and are on sale through the Maryland Athletics Ticket Office. Call 1-800-IM-A-TERP or click here for information.
Terp Notes:
MGN Season Kickoff: The Maryland Gridiron Network (MGN) will hold its annual kickoff on Wednesday, July 30 at the Gossett Team House. Head coach Ralph Friedgen and the staff will give members a chalk talk and film session to preview the upcoming season. The event will begin at 6 p.m. and is open to active MGN members. Snacks and a cash bar will be available. To RSVP, please e-mail mdgridiron@gmail.com.
Chill with the Fridge: Terrapin football fans are invited to attend Caddies on Cordell in Bethesda, Md., on Thursday, July 31. Head coach Ralph Friedgen, as well as offensive coordinator James Franklin and defensive coordinator Chris Cosh, will be on hand to talk Terps football from 5-7 p.m. In addition to Maryland football, the night will include food and drink specials. The first 50 fans at Caddies on Cordell will receive a free T-shirt. E-mail any questions to mdgridiron@gmail.com. Click here for directions.
