In a game with major playoff implications, the Oakland Raiders starting quarterback Matt McGloin was taken out of the game due to a shoulder injury. With that, former Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook (2011-15) entered his first NFL game in his career late in the second quarter.
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Connor Cook played in his share of big games at Michigan State, and the rookie quarterback is hoping that has put him in the right position this week.Of course, it’s not clear if anything can prepare Cook for what he’s about to do — start for the Oakland Raiders in their playoff game against the Houston Texans on Saturday afternoon. That, in itself, isn’t the biggest thing. What is, of course, is the fact it will be the first start of Cook’s career.
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“First of all, Connor has got a huge upside. He’s played on a big stage. He was the Rose Bowl MVP when he was a sophomore. He was the MVP in the Big 10 Championship Game, just things of that nature,” Spartans coach Mark Dantonio told NFL Network on Wednesday. “He’s been in the spotlight. I know it’s an elevated level of play and it’s all relative, but he’s played on a big stage and he’s had a lot of anxiety, big-game jitters, and things like that, and he’s played very well in those games. That’s going to serve him as well as anything as he takes this opportunity and has an opportunity to play this weekend.”
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The 2016-17 National Football League regular season has officially come to an end and this year the Spartans were taking over. Around the league, former Michigan State Spartans had outstanding seasons, some earning them new max contracts. Rookies to veterans, here are some of the standout Spartans during this year’s NFL season.
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