Confidence is a whole other level. When you know you have worked hard and you know you have put all this into it, what you have done over the summer and the offseason. You know that you worked harder than the next man. That is where I get my confidence. Cockiness is when you go out there and just say this is what I am going to do.
Some people use cockiness as a disguise for being afraid.
I may pass a few words to the receiver just for fun, but I know my game is going to be up to par. Williams has the playing ability to support his confidence. One of just six freshmen to earn a monogram in 1997, Williams started eight of 11 games his sophomore year while recording 40 tackles, two forced fumbles, and one interception. He entered this season rated 23rd nationally among cornerbacks in Lindy's 2000 preseason player evaluations. Williams' enthusiasm, work ethic and firm confidence all evidence the great passion he has for football.