SANTEE, S.C. -- As you enter the rural, tight-knit town of Vance, South Carolina, a message greets you in the form of a welcome-sign plaque. It reads, "Home of Mike Williams."
Here, friends and former coaches embrace their star with pride. Here, nearly 2,500 miles from Los Angeles, injuries that derailed what should've been a standout rookie season with the Chargers are mere whispers. Here, where more than 500 kids attempt to mimic the moves of their town's role model during his summer camp, Williams is already a hero.
"Everybody knows me out here.