Alabama LB Tim Williams doesn't start 2 days after arrest

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama star defender Tim Williams sat out the first half Saturday night against Kentucky. The top-ranked Crimson Tide's outside

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama star defender Tim Williams sat out the first half Saturday night against Kentucky.

The top-ranked Crimson Tide's outside linebacker was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of carrying a pistol without a permit early Thursday morning. Williams was replaced by redshirt freshman Anfernee Jennings in the starting lineup but came in on the opening drive of the third quarter.

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He finished with three tackles for loss and a sack. Defensive end Jonathan Allen says Williams ''stood up in front of the team and apologized for the negative attention he brought on us.''

Williams emerged as a star pass rusher for the Tide last season, recording 10.5 sacks without starting a game. A projected first-round draft pick, Williams moved into the starting role this season.