Miami linebacker Willie Williams and defensive back Rashaun Jones escaped injury Sunday when Williams lost control of his vehicle while driving to join the Hurricanes for bowl preparations in Atlanta.<br>
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The crash happened about two hours south of Atlanta and Williams and Jones eventually reached the team hotel, athletic department spokesman Mark Pray said.<br>
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"They're fine, which is the important thing," Pray said. "They were somewhere in Georgia, there was ice on the roads and Willie started hydroplaning."<br>
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Pray said no tickets were issued, but Williams' truck was heavily damaged. Sleet and freezing rain were blamed for many accidents on Georgia roads over the Christmas weekend.<br>
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No other details of the crash were immediately available.<br>
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Jones is a regular on Miami's special teams, and is expected to play in Friday's Peach Bowl against Florida. He has recovered two blocked punts this year for Miami, including one for a touchdown against Wake Forest.<br>
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Williams, the once-heralded recruit whose enrollment at Miami was threatened by his lengthy arrest record and who will not play this season because of a knee injury, resumed practicing last week, Pray said.<br>
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Williams has been scrutinized since he signed with the Hurricanes and his history - including theft and burglary arrests dating back to 1999 - was revealed. <br>
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He pleaded no contest over the summer to two separate charges stemming from last year's official recruiting visit to Florida and was placed on probation. A university panel ultimately recommended that Miami admit Williams, provided he followed a strict set of rules to both remain a student and keep his scholarship.<br>
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School officials have said Williams is adhering to all university conditions, including enhanced academic standards and ones regarding his behavior on- and off-campus.
