Thomas Williams: ‘I had to see myself as the human being & not just the athlete'




THE IT FACTORY: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth show

Summary: Since he was 12 years old Thomas Williams set out a dream, ‘to make my Mom proud and smile.’<br><br>Thomas, a former USC Trojan starting linebacker &amp; NFL linebacker for 5 seasons, joins the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast with Yogi Roth.<br><br>As college football kicks off Roth talks with Williams, an author of two books--including the freshly released book THE RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF GREATNESS--is also a public speaker, NFL Player Engagement Ambassador &amp; guest lecturer who has been impacting people his entire life.<br><br>Williams won two National Championships &amp; three Rose Bowls while at USC &amp; Roth, a coach on the Pete Carroll staff for three of those seasons, reunites with one of the most inspirational players in recent USC football history.<br><br>Their discussion includes:<br>How he dealt with his Mom being told he would be a leader of a gang or dead by 16.Insecurity in big time athletics.His imaginary friend who motivated him.‘The Hitman’ - How he found his athletic identity.Domestic Violence in athletics.‘Own the Rose Bowl’ at USC and handling success/celebrity in college.Talking smack with Kid ‘n Play.USC vs Alabama compared to USC vs Auburn in 2003.The day he retired &amp; what he Dad said.Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll.The 3 things he must do each day.<br>Follow Thomas on twitter @T_Williams56 or at <a href="http://www.ThomasRWilliams.com" rel="noopener">www.ThomasRWilliams.com</a>.