The mission of the Big Thad 73 Foundation is to make a positive difference in the lives of young adults by inspiring them to passionately pursue their dreams and assist them in achieving academic success and personal growth in all areas of their lives. The foundation will provide one-on-one mentoring opportunities, scholarships, and offer counseling by competent professionals for youth and their families in crisis.
Thaddaeus had a love for football that took him to Hartnell College where he was a starter on the offensive and defensive line. Thaddaeus proudly wore the jersey number 73, both in high school and college. Thaddaeus' love for life, people, and adventures took him straight into everyone's heart.
Thaddaeus was on his way to being a Horned Frog.
Here is an excerpt from a Texas Christian University article:
Aside from being an A-caliber student and being involved in a religious group in the community, he would lighten up practices, often running with the skill position players to separate himself from the pack, Collins said. Could you imagine the sight of a 280-pound defensive line man sprinting next to the likes of Aaron Brown? What a sight it would be. In a time where some athletes don't necessarily want to be on the team they're on, Williams cared about being a Frog. He might have been more than 1,600 miles away, but he was a lot closer to TCU than anyone could have imagined. Collins said Williams would have been a leader for the Frogs through his play. Sounds like Gary Patterson would have taken to the man. "He has made a lasting impression on these people for the rest of their lives," Collins said. "You remember his smile, his laugh, his voice, his work ethic, his face. Twenty to 30 years down the line, you can't wash that away from your memory. "He'll be there forever in our hearts and in our minds." And maybe he'll be wearing the purple and white jersey he never did get the chance to wear. Thaddaeus, you have completed your quest to the Mountain West.