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Nebraska WR coach Keith Williams arrested for DUI

Nebraska wide receiver coach Keith Williams was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, the school acknowledged in a statement on Sunday.
Nebraska WR coach Keith Williams arrested for DUI
Nebraska WR coach Keith Williams arrested for DUI

Nebraska wide receiver coach Keith Williams was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, the school acknowledged in a statement on Sunday.

“The Nebraska Athletics Department is aware of the incident involving Assistant Coach Keith Williams,” the statement said via the Omaha World-Herald. “We will continue to gather additional information and will withhold further comment at this time.”

Williams was arrested after being involved in a two-car accident in downtown Lincoln. 

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According to Sgt. Kathy Phillips of the Lincoln Police Department, Williams had a blood alcohol content of .15, nearly twice the legal limit.

This is the third time he has been cited for a DUI.

Williams is entering his second season on the Nebraska coaching staff. 

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