Former FSU transfer portal bust shows true colors after entering portal again

A player arriving at FSU from the transfer portal with a ton of hype never fails each year, and that player usually fails to deliver anything close to those expectations.

It’s not always the player’s fault because the fans see a ranking that was given to a player based on flipping a coin on how they feel that day, and the coaching staff pumps kids up because they believe they can help a kid reach his potential.

However, when the player articulates what he believes he can do and co-signs what the coaches have been saying? That’s when the expectations become crazy.

That’s what happened with former Nebraska defensive end James Williams. He was a guy they used in certain situations to rush the passer, and he had enough success to portend he could be a real player if he continued to improve and got more opportunities.

Well, he got more opportunities at FSU and failed to deliver big time. He had 19 tackles, three tackles for a loss, 1.5 sacks, and one QB hurry in 12 games. The more he failed to deliver, the more FSU fans voiced their displeasure until Williams ultimately decided to enter the transfer portal again and transferred to Oklahoma State.

Williams was vocal with Nebraska fans on social media after leaving to transfer to FSU. That should have been a red flag, because now history is repeating:

Why would he comment on Andre Otto's video showing love for FSU? What's the point? Additionally, he has allegedly been direct messaging with FSU fans and engaging in verbal exchanges.

This guy was a waste of a roster space and resources. Another data point on how bad transfer rankings are

As you can see, FSU fans are not going to let anything slide. Florida State will always be bigger than any player, but the coaching staff allowing players like this into the program probably isn't the best sign. The signs were there when he left Nebraska and we ignored them.