Posted on 08/05/2011 9:37:59 PM PDT by jsdjason
CHICAGO – Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins received a nearly one-minute standing ovation for his speech at the annual Big Ten luncheon, and during the ovation coach Mark Dantonio can be seen mouthing the word “special” to new Minnesota coach Jerry Kill.
Cousins, a senior from Holland, was asked by the Big Ten to speak on behalf of all the players Friday. He gave a polished well-written speech of just a little over seven minutes on the subject of the privilege of being a college football player in the Big Ten, and the greater responsibilities he believes comes with it.
Dantonio said before the speech that his quarterback had the makings of a senator, a leader.
“He is a giver, a special person not just a senior quarterback,” he said. “He takes it upon himself to engage his teammates and help them in their lives, not just their football. That's a true leader.”
Cousins said he bases his leadership on the example set by Jesus Christ.
“He was the greatest leader, and he was the ultimate servant leader,” he said. “That's leadership to me. You have to serve people and help them, and then they will believe in you and follow you.”
I don’t believe senator and leader can be used sucessfully in the same sentence.
What a cool and inspirational dude..compared to the other QB clowns from OSU and a corrupt/tainted one from Auburn (who never should have won the Heisman), Kirk is miles ahead.
Reminds me of Nile Kinnick.
Cousins was a standout at Holland Christian High School.
Kirk Cousins’s grandfather, and great-uncle both played football for Iowa so he has some similar roots to Kinnick.
Here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp15N9BbYgY
Believe the hype. A most impressive young man.
As a Spartan, the less said right now the better.
“Jesus Christ....was the greatest leader, and he was the ultimate servant leader,”
I said to hubby tonight that Jesus wants us to rely on Him.
Thanks jsdjason.
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Cousins sharp in Michigan State spring game
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700131567/Cousins-sharp-in-Michigan-State-spring-game.html
Cousins sharp in Michigan State spring game
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700131567/Cousins-sharp-in-Michigan-State-spring-game.html
What a sharp young man...I wish him well.
Amazing young man from my hometown. He will be playing on Sundays in the future- if that is what he chooses to do. He wants to become a doctor.
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