US EditionWashington QB Demond Williams says his short-lived departure was a mistake and he got bad advice
- On Jan. 8, Demond Williams Jr. reversed his transfer decision via social media after entering the portal two days earlier, a turnaround described as `limbo for 48 hours`.
- Williams said the choice stemmed from bad counsel and family considerations, calling it `really bad advice` and apologizing for its timing during a memorial for Mia Hamant.
- At a Wednesday media session, Demond Williams Jr. spoke alongside coach Jedd Fisch and teammates after completing 69.5% of his passes for 3,065 yards with 25 touchdowns last season.
- Williams said teammates and coaches accepted him back, and he pledged to be a more vocal leader for the 2026 season, while Fisch acknowledged repairing relationships may be needed.
- Williams' $4 million NIL deal raised legal questions as UW officials considered legal options, increasing stakes for roster stability with the upcoming season seven months away.
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For 48 years, Washington was in a state of crisis when Demond Williams moved to the portal. Fortunately for Jedd Fisch, his quarterback made a U-turn. But that only solidified the starter role. The head coach has now added more depth to the entire QB room with Stanford transfer Elijah Brown. On February 4, Signing Day, Jedd Fisch, along with his five returnees, including Williams, met the media and revealed that Brown will be a solid competitor …
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Washington QB Demond Williams says his short-lived departure was a mistake and he got bad advice
Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. says his short-lived decision to leave the Huskies was a mistake that resulted from “really bad advice.”
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