Ivar Vong
The Oregon Daily Emerald tracked down junior-college-transfer tight end Brandon Williams after practice this week to discuss on things outside the Oregon playbook — from the recruiting process to the kitchen.
Oregon Daily Emerald: When did you first get to Eugene?
Brandon Williams: I came out on an official visit for the Arizona State game, and I moved here officially Jan. 2.
ODE: What was the recruiting process like coming out of junior college?
BW: It was very different. Out of high school I didn’t take too many visits or anything, had a few offers and stuff like that, and this was my only visit, so it was pretty exciting.
ODE: Was Coach Kelly pretty involved in the process?
BW: Somewhat, yeah. Before I took my official, I didn’t talk to him too much. I talked to like Coach Frost and Coach Osborne and stuff like that. Then after I came on my visit, he came and made a trip out and stuff like that and talked with my mom.
ODE: What are your first impressions of Eugene?
BW: It’s great. I love it. I like how everybody’s real laid back and show a lot of hospitality to the students and athletes.
ODE: So what have some of the guys told you about playing in Autzen Stadium?
BW: I’ve been hearing a lot of great things. You know, it’s pretty amazing. Great experience that I’m looking forward to.
ODE: You close with any of the guys on the team in particular?
BW: I’m pretty much close with all the guys. We’re all like a big family, you know. We hang out a lot.
ODE: You live with any of those guys?
BW: Yeah, I live with Ryan Clanton.
ODE: How’s that?
BW: Oh it’s pretty good. We’re both from the same situation coming from a junior college. It was pretty good because we got to go through the same things together.
ODE: Who does the cooking between you two?
BW: Me, of course!
ODE: Oh yeah, what’s your specialty?
BW: I’d have to say chicken alfredo.
— Lucas Clark
