Tag: Raequan Williams
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A Better Place: A Story on Raequan Williams
When his cousin and brother were murdered 18 months apart on Chicago’s West Side, Raequan Williams nearly quit football to save his family from further violence. But it was his family who ended up saving him from making the biggest mistake of his life.
Source: NFL.com
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Five former Spartans slated to play in all-star games on Saturday
Defensive tackle Raequan Williams, safety David Dowell and offensive lineman Tyler Higby are all on the West team for the East-West Shrine Bowl. The game is at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., and kicks off at 3 p.m. on the NFL Network. On the other coast, quarterback Brian Lewerke and wide receiver Darrell Stewart Jr. are on the American team roster in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. The game is at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., and starts at 7 p.m. on the NFL Network.
Source: mlive.com
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Michigan State Football has three players in East-West Shrine Bowl
The College Football Playoff has concluded and LSU is your national champion. If you still have a college football fix, we are officially in college football all-star game season and the East-West Shrine Bowl should be of interest to Michigan State fans as it will feature three Spartans who will try and improve their stock for the future.
Source: Spartans Wire
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Raequan Williams hopes to hit high note in swan song
Raequan Williams understands how this sounds, given where he’s from and where he’s at now. And for a player who has made a career for himself working in the trenches, carving out an NFL future as a dominant defensive tackle at Michigan State, he realizes it probably sounds a bit counterintuitive. But it’s the truth, man. “I don’t really like crowds,” the Spartans’ fifth-year senior co-captain said, laughing. “I don’t like being around a lot of people. I guess I’m claustrophobic.”
Source: Detroit News
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Raequan Williams Named Associated Press First-Team All-Big Ten
For the second year in a row, Michigan State fifth-year senior defensive tackle Raequan Williams has earned first-team All-Big Ten honors from The Associated Press. The AP All-Big Ten team was voted on by 25 members of the media who cover Big Ten football.
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Raequan Williams: Making The Windy City Proud
In his fifth season wearing the Spartan uniform, it is safe to say that defensive tackle Raequan Williams has made the most of his time at Michigan State, both on and off the field. The opportunity given to him by head coach Mark Dantonio to play football at the college level has created chances for him to graduate from an elite university and potentially advance his football career.
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Raequan Williams and Mike Panasiuk have special bond on defense
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.
Source: Detroit Free Press
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Practice Update | Rutgers
Recap of Media Availability on November 19, 2019, looking ahead to this Saturday’s match-up vs. Rutgers.
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Spartans All-Access: Episode 212
Follow MSU Football player, Raequan Williams, for a day in his life, see how Women’s Basketball is preparing for their season, and watch some highlights from Midnight Madness!
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Raequan Williams, Joe Bachie listed among Mel Kiper’s top draft picks by position
ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. listed Raequan Williams as the No. 8 defensive tackle and Joe Bachie as the No. 10 inside linebacker in updated rankings this week.
Source: mlive.com
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The Mark Dantonio Show – 09-19-19
Recap of Arizona State and Preview of Northwestern. Special Guests, WR Darrell Stewart Jr. and DL Raequan Williams
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Michigan State’s Chicago-area natives eager to play spoiler in homecoming at Northwestern
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).
Source: mlive.com
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Spartans name four captains for 2019 season
Michigan State broke preseason camp Thursday, and before the Spartans headed for a couple of days off, they also named this season’s captains. Fifth-year senior quarterback Brian Lewerke and senior linebacker Joe Bachie were named Michigan State captains for the second straight season while fifth-year senior defensive tackle Raequan Williams and fifth-year senior defensive end Kenny Willekes were also named a captain. It’s the first time Michigan State has named four captains since 2009.
Source: Detroit News
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Chicago teaches Raequan Williams discipline
For Raequan Williams, football isn’t all that different from life. On the field, the hulking defensive tackle entering his fifth season at Michigan State knows his teammates are counting on him to do his job. Stay in your gap. Know where your help is.
Source: Detroit News
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Williams Tabbed To Outland Award Watch List, Bachie and Willekes On Nagurski Watch List
Michigan State defensive tackle Raequan Williams has been named to the 2019 Outland Award Watch List, while linebacker Joe Bachie and defensive end Kenny Willekes are on the 2019 Nagurski Award Watch List, which were both announced Monday by the Football Writers Association of America.
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Three Spartans land in Sports Illustrated’s top-100 rankings
Senior linebacker Joe Bachie checked in at No. 92, senior defensive tackle Raequan Williams is No. 74 and senior defensive end Kenny Willekes landed at No. 52. Bachie, Williams and Willekes all are heading into their third season as starters for the Spartans, who finished No. 1 nationally in rushing defense in 2018.
Source: Three Spartans land in Sports Illustrated’s top-100 rankings
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Raequan Williams: 3 things to know about the Michigan State football defensive tackle
After a standout 2019 season and a First-Team All-Big Ten nod, defensive tackle Raequan Williams is back at Michigan State for his senior season. Williams, a Chicago native, racked up 53 tackles (10 1/2 for loss) last season, while pushing his starts streak to 29 games. Much is expected from Williams this fall. Here are a few things to know about the senior defensive line.
Source: Lansing State Journal