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Kirk Cousins Adds to Prestine Résumé With Athlete Scholarship

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Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins has been named one of the 16 best and brightest collegiate college football players by being named to this year’s National Football Foundation’s National Scholar-Athlete Class. Players selected win $18,000 postgraduate scholarships. Cousins continues to add to a résumé that will ultimately end up as one of the best the Spartans have ever seen. Cousin’s continues to excel on the field. He was named captain for the third time becoming just the second three-time captain in school history. Cousins further expanded his pristine reputation in the last two weeks by becoming the first Spartan quarterback to beat Michigan three times in a career. Cousins followed that up with a 44-yard Hail Mary to Keith Nichols against an undefeated Wisconsin Badgers that vaulted him into sole possession of the title of winningest quarterback in school history. Cousins added to a historic career with an unforgettable pass against Wisconsin. Yes, Cousins has do...
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