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Was 2018 remarkable or a complete failure?
For Michigan State, it’s a complicated answer. Of course the Spartans didn’t want to end the 2018 regular season with a 7-5 record, but going 5-4 in the Big Ten isn’t exactly a disaster.
The key to it all is the story of the injuries. Who didn’t get hurt?
That’s probably a better question to ask as opposed to who actually did. Despite it all, The Spartans will be playing in a bowl game to be determined. The game itself can help the program vault into next year, and maybe more importantly, provide the team with extra practice time in the winter.
Following the end of the team’s regular season — which concluded with a 14-10 win over Rutgers — Michigan State hosted its annual awards banquet for the team.
Here are the winners for each:
It was a great afternoon celebrating the 2018 season at the annual awards banquet today! Congrats to Kenny Willekes, who is the 1st-ever Spartan DE to win the Governor's Award (team MVP)!
Complete listing of awards at https://t.co/zmbxUkvoQC ⬇️https://t.co/zfjFpUrxFR pic.twitter.com/hbco2Se8tS
— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) November 25, 2018
Congrats to our Downtown Coaches Club Award winners: Joe Bachie (outstanding defensive player), Connor Heyward (outstanding offensive player) & Matt Coghlin (outstanding special teams player)! pic.twitter.com/hQjLvAW1jU
— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) November 25, 2018
Some more 🏆🏆🏆 from today:
💪Iron Man Award ➡️ Raequan Williams
Danziger Award (Most Outstanding Detroit-area player) ➡️ Tyriq Thompson
Tommy Love Award (Most Improved) ➡️ Darrell Stewart & Andrew Dowell
Jim Adams Award (unsung heroes) ➡️ Blake Bueter & Mike Panasiuk pic.twitter.com/xUgvy44Yi6
— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) November 25, 2018
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President's Award (senior perseverance) ➡️ Matt Sokol & Gerald Owens
Up Front Award ➡️ Tyler Higby & Kenny Willekes
Clarence Underwood Sportsmanship & Potsy Ross Scholar-Athlete ➡️ Cole Chewins
Outstanding Underclass Back ➡️ Connor Heyward and Justin Layne pic.twitter.com/uiot76nef2
— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) November 25, 2018
Final 🏆🏆🏆
Biggie Munn Award (most inspirational) ➡️ Felton Davis & Khari Willis
Captains Award ➡️Joe Bachie, Brian Lewerke & Khari Willis
Outstanding Underclass Lineman ➡️ Jordan Reid & Raequan Williams
MSUFPA Community Service Award ➡️ Khari Willis pic.twitter.com/EE3bAj9bX1
— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) November 25, 2018
Kevin covers Big Ten football for Saturday Tradition.