Ram Ramblings: Hayes, former WSSU star, is homeless for 24 hours

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina -- William Hayes has always been straight with me in our many conversations about growing up in High Point.

Hayes and his family weren’t rich but they were comfortable.

Hayes, a former WSSU football star who has carved out a niche in the NFL as a pass-rushing specialist with the St. Louis Rams, stepped out his element during the off-season by agreeing to pose as a homeless man in the streets of St. Louis.



The 24 hours he spent on the streets were filmed by ESPN for a feature that will air on SportsCenter on Sunday morning at 10 a.m.

Hayes and fellow teammate, Chris Long, got into costume and then hit the streets. It should be noted that Hayes wore a bucket hat with the WSSU logo on the front. I’m guessing that’s not the best way for the school to get publicity but it’s better than being on SportsCenter for a restroom brawl before a CIAA championship football game.

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