This past weekend a Big Ten star asserted his role in what
promises to be a very heated Heisman Race. In what came as no surprise to
Spartans but somehow shocked the rest of the nation, this star was not media
darling Denard Robinson. Instead powerhouse running back Le'veon Bell continued
his meteoric ascent that began two years ago when he steamrolled Western
Michigan in his back up role.
One of my favorite things about college football, and
college sports in general, is the joy of watching our peers succeed while
representing our school. I am particularly excited to watch Le'veon succeed,
who lived on my floor freshman year. To see him grow from the hard working
freshman who graduated from High School early to get a head start into the
dominating star he is today.
I remember freshman year, when I was lucky enough to get to
know him, how much he liked to play video games. In particular he beat the crap out of me in the NCAA football
video game. He had an incredible ability to find the perfect hole, utilizing
spin moves and stiff arms to get every inch he could. Its no mystery why
though. His genius for the game shows all over the field on Saturday for all
the same reasons. I love watching him play more than any other Spartan as he
uses every tool in his toolbox: spin moves, hurdlers, and vicious stiff arms
straight out of the video game. He always uses the right move at the right time.
Le'veon has such a knowledge for the game, combined with the strength of a bull
and elusive speed, that I honestly believe he could play any position on the
field and succeed. I can't wait to watch him the rest of the season and I will
be following his career with baited breath, waiting for the next play that will
make my jaw hit the floor.
GO STATE!!
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