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San Francisco Chronicle
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
A perk of playing with 49ers' Trent Williams? Rides in his Gulfstream jet
Trent Williams owns a Gulfstream IV jet. Did you know that? His teammates do. Even the new guys. The San Francisco 49ers ' All-Pro left tackle with career earnings of more than $200 million said Thursday that rookie defensive tackle Mykel Williams recently asked Williams if he could use his plane for a trip to Cabo San Lucas. Is that a typical request from teammates? 'Yeah, they ask a lot,' Williams said, smiling. 'It's probably one of the most frequently asked questions.' Williams, 37, said on the 'I Am Athlete' podcast in 2022 that he bought his jet for 'a little more than $3 million.' Williams employs a pilot and his plane features the logo of his SBG company (for Silverback Gorilla, his nickname), which produces a line of apparel. Williams also owns multiple Ferraris. Trent… admin needs the plane too 😂 — San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) July 24, 2025 'He's larger than life,' tight end George Kittle said last year. 'He has a silverback gorilla tatted on his back and it's on his private jet. It's Trent Williams.' Williams is an 11-time Pro Bowl selection who has become a businessman during his 16-season career. He's had successful real-estate ventures in Texas and his off-field education has included mastering parts of the tax code. Williams received a credit of more than $1 million after buying his jet due to the Section 179 Deduction, which provides businesses with significant deductions for purchases of heavy machinery that weighs more than 6,000 pounds. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Trent Williams (@trentwilliams71) Williams has typically traveled to training camp in his Gulfstream, giving rookie offensive lineman Jason Poe a ride in 2022. As far as another rookie, Mykel Williams, wanting to borrow his bird? Williams and Williams ended up making the trip to Mexico together. 'Mykel told me he was going to Cabo (and) he had asked to use my plane,' Williams said. 'And I was like, 'I'm actually going to be out there at the same time.' So he came over to the house and we kicked it a few times.'
USA Today
01-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
AI builds hilarious list of 100 Clemson Tigers to take on one gorilla
AI builds hilarious list of 100 Clemson Tigers to take on one gorilla The social media square is a weird place. The reason unbeknownst to its users, the most random ideas/thoughts on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and TikTok periodically become viral sensations. Currently, one gorilla versus 100 men is the topic on many minds. Obviously, opinions widely differ on the outcome, but really, it depends on who the 100 men are, or for the purposes of this article, which 100 Tigers. Clemson Wire has taken the liberty of asking AI to produce 100 Clemson athletes, past or present, who are best suited to take on an average Silverback Gorilla, and the results are, in no uncertain terms, amazing and hilarious. 100 Tigers vs. 1 Gorilla First, let's look at what our Tigers are up against. From the tropical forests of Central and East Africa, the Silverback Gorillas are the largest and strongest living primates. On average, bigger, stronger cousins of Humans could theoretically lift around 4,000 pounds on bench press while equipped with a bite force that rivals a Polar Bear's at around 1,300 psi. Compared to the average man, it's completely overpowering. The prototypical man, standing 5-foot-7 and weighing around 200 pounds, with intermediate training, can bench around 200 pounds and has a bite force of around 162 psi. Even the strongest man on Earth couldn't hold a candle to a gorilla, with the bench world record holder Jimmy Kolb putting up 1,401 pounds in early April. So, when searching for Clemson athletes to take on this hypothetical gorilla, strength and power are important but not enough. The AI program that generated the also anticipated speed, strategy, and even goggles (see No. 84) as reasons to add athletes to the list. So, without further ado, here are the 100 Clemson athletes that AI has chosen to take on a Silverback Gorilla and the reasons why it selected them. AI generated list of 100 Clemson Athletes to battle a Silverback Gorilla Legendary Strength / Power 1. Christian Wilkins – DT, massive strength, plus dance moves. 2. Dexter Lawrence – DT, 340 lbs of pure force. 3. Grady Jarrett – Undersized but explosive and angry. 4. Shaq Lawson – DE with leverage and attitude. 5. Vic Beasley – DE, freak athlete. 6. Da'Quan Bowers – Former 5-star DE with violent hands. 7. Clelin Ferrell – Big, long, smart edge-setter. 8. Gaines Adams – RIP, but he'd be on this team. 9. Carlos Watkins – Monster DT. 10. Jarvis Jenkins – Strong interior guy. O-Line Bulldozers 11. John Simpson – Massive OG with a mean streak. 12. Jackson Carman – OT who eats space and people. 13. Mitch Hyatt – Calm but strong. 14. Brandon Thomas – Nimble guard with experience. 15. Tyrone Crowder – Another OG wall. 16. Walker Parks – Big and physical. 17. Jay Guillermo – Center with brawler mentality. 18. Dalton Freeman – Smart and durable. 19. Blake Miller – 6'6", 320 lbs of young power. 20. Will Putnam – Grit and muscle. Freak Athletes & Power Runners 21. James Davis – 'Thunder' in Thunder & Lightning. 22. Wayne Gallman – Tough, physical style. 23. Travis Etienne – Might outrun the gorilla. 24. C.J. Spiller – Also fast enough to flank. 25. Tavien Feaster – Track-level speed/power blend. 26. Reggie Merriweather – Bowling ball. 27. Lyn-J Dixon – Shifty but scrappy. 28. Kobe Pace – Great name and low center of gravity. 29. Adam Choice – Strong and unafraid. 30. Chez Mellusi – Powerful runner. Linebackers & Alpha Dogs 31. Ben Boulware – Literal gorilla energy. 32. Isaiah Simmons – 6'4" unicorn hybrid. 33. Stephone Anthony – Speed + punishment. 34. Dorian O'Daniel – Hits like a truck. 35. Trenton Simpson – Built like a superhero. 36. Levon Kirkland – NFL legend, 275 lbs linebacker. 37. Keith Adams – Stocky and aggressive. 38. Chad Smith – Tough inside guy. 39. Kendall Joseph – Smart and physical. 40. James Skalski – All heart, all violence. Defensive Brawlers / Hitters 41. Brian Dawkins – Brings a weaponized mentality. 42. T.J. Green – Long and fast. 43. Jayron Kearse – Big DB at 6'4". 44. Andrew Booth Jr. – Physical CB. 45. Mackensie Alexander – Never backs down. 46. Bashaud Breeland – Aggressive tackler. 47. Derion Kendrick – Versatile defender. 48. Trayvon Mullen – Physical corner. 49. Nolan Turner – Solid and clutch. 50. Sheridan Jones – Confident and scrappy. Tight Ends & Fullbacks (Force + Hands) 51. Dwayne Allen – NFL-caliber TE. 52. Brandon Ford – Strong route runner and blocker. 53. Garrett Williams – One of the best blockers. 54. Jordan Leggett – Big frame. 55. Davis Allen – Recent strong TE. 56. Milan Richard – Sturdy and physical. 57. J.C. Chalk – Reliable blocker. 58. Jamie Harper – Played some fullback power style. 59. Zac Brooks – Strong north-south style. 60. Darien Rencher – Big locker room leader type. Track & Field Power 61. T.J. Parker – Shot put & discus monster. 62. Alex Harasimowicz – Hammer throw. 63. Breanna Warren – Women's shot/discus star. 64. Marcus Brown – Discus champion. 65. Imani Carothers – Track warrior with grit. 66. Jared Allison – Big javelin guy. 67. Wesley Bracey – Javelin and shot combo. 68. Michelle Atherley – Heptathlete grit. 69. Brittany Waller – NCAA discus champ. 70. Daniel Blackledge – Clemson thrower with size. Wrestlers / Grapplers / Tough-as-nails guys 71. Joe Staley (wrestling background) – Transfer but still beastly. 72. Richard Yeargin – Resilient DE. 73. Xavier Thomas – Physical specimen. 74. Justin Foster – Strength and presence. 75. Kevin Dodd – Big game hitter. 76. Josh Watson – Underrated strength. 77. Albert Huggins – Bulk on the inside. 78. DeShawn Williams – Nose tackle mentality. 79. Corey Crawford – Long and physical. 80. Ricky Sapp – Quick and forceful. Basketball Enforcers 81. Trevor Booker – NBA veteran with Hulk mode. 82. Aamir Simms – Big and agile. 83. Jerai Grant – Long and athletic. 84. Horace Grant – If you want goggles in battle. 85. Elijah Thomas – Big man presence. 86. K.J. McDaniels – Explosive athlete. 87. Raymond Sykes – Underrated toughness. 88. Landry Nnoko – Defensive anchor. 89. P.J. Hall – Big body and versatile. 90. Devin Booker – Strong and mobile. Wildcard / Strategy / Distraction 91. Hunter Renfrow – Distract gorilla with trickery. 92. Tajh Boyd – Field general and leader. 93. Deshaun Watson – Calm under pressure. 94. Trevor Lawrence – Elegant bait for distraction. 95. Amari Rodgers – Thick and fearless. 96. Deon Cain – Athletic and fast. 97. Mike Williams – Big catch radius, body control. 98. Sammy Watkins – Explosive YAC. 99. Tee Higgins – Long, athletic, high jumper. 100. Dabo Swinney – Tactical coordinator from the sideline, yelling plays.
