Alabama’s victory in Athens may have been due to Ty Simpson ‘s sharp throws and a defense that held just enough in the second half, but the moment that everyone kept coming back to was the drop. Fans were shocked by Georgia’s slip on a picture-perfect deep ball, which instantly led to comparisons to Ryan Williams , the Tide’s star wide receiver who has struggled with similar issues this season. Williams has missed a few sure touchdowns from Florida State to Wisconsin, which has led to concerns about his focus, pressure, and how receivers get out of a slump when their confidence starts to dip.
On Saturday’s episode of Nightcap , Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, and Johnny Manziel discuss what’s been Ryan Williams’ story week after week: the drops! Sharpe said, “Ryan Will