The two Chicago natives have become best friends during their time at MSU, and while their senior year has not gone according to plan, they will treasure the memories of stepping out on the field at Spartan Stadium together for the rest of their lives. “You heard it here first: Mike Panasiuk loves Raequan,” Williams said.
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When his parents immigrated from Poland, his father took it upon himself to watch and learn the game of football. It was at an early age, senior defensive tackle Mike Panasiuk and his younger brother, Jacub began playing football with the initial push from their dad.
Raequan Williams and Mike Panasiuk appear nearly inseparable on and off the field.They’re both Michigan State senior defensive tackles and both Chicago-area natives who are headed home this weekend when the Spartans (2-1) play at Northwestern (1-1).
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Imagine lining up across from Michigan State’s defensive line reasonably certain about your blocking assignment thanks to practice, hours of film study and a detailed scouting report. Then, seconds before the snap, the Spartan end and tackle start jabbering to each other – a probable indication they are adjusting their attack scheme based on the offensive formation
Mike Panasiuk didn’t directly quote Mike Tyson, but the sentiment was the same. “I think everybody is confident before the first game,” he said. “After the game, you know, you see how it is.” Translation: Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face. Panasiuk, the senior defensive tackle, had been asked about last week’s comments from Tulsa running back Corey Taylor II, when he said he thought 200 rushing yards was a reasonable goal for the Golden Hurricane against MSU.
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They line up side-by-side on Saturdays for Michigan State, weigh about 600 pounds combined and share the same goal: destruction. Defensive tackles Raequan Williams and Mike Panasiuk have been highly-effective at that mission and, instead of leaving for the NFL, are back as seniors and three-year starters.
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While the Michigan State offensive line needs improvement at the point of attack, the defensive interior has found a way to push it. Push it real good. With a nod to their namesake 1990s hip-hop all-girl trio, a pair of Michigan State junior defensive tackles from Illinois — nicknamed by teammates “Salt and Pepper” — are making things difficult for opposing offenses.Source: Detroit News
Brothers Mike and Jacub Panasiuk grew up playing together and are now lining up alongside each other on Michigan State’s defensive line. Mike is a junior starting defensive tackle and Jacub a sophomore starting defensive end. And, the two have a secret weapon to confuse the opponents.
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Special Guest: MSU Defensive Coordinator Mike Tressel. Recap of Indiana and preview of CMU. Student-Athlete Guests: JR DT Mike Panasiuk and SR LB Grayson Miller
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Not long after Michigan State wrapped up spring practice, coach Mark Dantonio pegged Mike Panasiuk as an individual whose performance stood out. Just days into the start of fall camp, linebacker Joe Bachie named Raequan Williams as the player poised for the biggest improvement this year. Those assessments bode well for the Michigan State defense as Panasiuk and Williams are the starting defensive tackles.
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Mike Panasiuk is a big man. As in 6-foot-4, tipping the scale at nearly 300 pounds big. The Michigan State defensive tackle could actually be bigger and, not that long ago, he was. However, with his junior season on the horizon, Panasiuk altered his diet with the hopes of being more effective and staying on the field longer.
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Michigan State’s defense enjoyed a resurgence in 2017, finishing the season ranked No. 7 in total defense. Spearheading the bounce-back season was the Spartans’ run defense. In 2016, MSU experienced uncharacteristic struggles against the run, ranking 51st nationally and ninth in the Big Ten while allowing 158.7 yards per game on the ground.
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Mike Panasiuk thought he was going to have a chance at his first sack of the season Saturday against Indiana until a familiar face beat the Michigan State defensive tackle to the punch.
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MSU’s defensive line should be analyzed in two parts — the edge and the interior. Because the interior line, while young, looks promising, anchored by sophomores Raequan Williams and Mike Panasiuk. The situation on the edge is more precarious. There, MSU is hoping senior Demetrius Cooper, sophomore Kenny Willekes and redshirt freshman converted linebacker Brandon Randle can provide some sort of disruption.
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A text message popped into Mark Staten’s phone, a memory of years gone by and a reminder of what’s still to come. It was sent by Matt Allen. The Michigan State offensive lineman attached a photo of himself as a chubby, young teenager. He was standing with oldest brother, Jack, when he was about the same age at Spartan Stadium. Now, it’s Matt’s turn to put on the uniform and play alongside middle brother, senior Brian, on that same field.
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It was hard to notice late last season, in the midst of Michigan State trudging through the final three games of a disappointing season. With a possible bowl bid disappearing rapidly and a defense failing to make an impact on any sort of consistent basis, there was a ray of light for the Spartans, and it happened to be right smack in the middle of the beleaguered defensive line.
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Before Jacub Panasiuk started high school, he admits that he and older brother Mike — like many siblings — didn’t get along all that well. Eventually, when Jacub was a sophomore, there was one thing that finally brought the two brothers who are just a year apart together, and that same thing has reunited them again at Michigan State.
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One of Michigan State’s biggest issues during its problem-filled 2016 was generating a pass rush.The numbers don’t lie. The Spartans managed to get just 11 sacks during their 3-9 season. Only two teams finished with fewer sacks than MSU, which was tied for 124th out of 128 Football Bowl Subdivision teams.
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