After an ugly offseason for Michigan State’s football program, a group of Spartans are now in the news for the right reason: Spending their bye weekend on Sept. 16 in Houston for flood relief.
As part of the “Lansing Strong for Texas” flood relief campaign announced by Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, a group of Michigan State football players are planning to head to Houston next week to aid in helping out the area ravaged by Hurricane Harvey.
The storm hit close to home, literally, for several members of the Michigan State team, including wide receivers coach Terrence Samuel, sophomore wide receiver Darrell Stewart and sophomore offensive lineman Tyler Higby. All are Houston natives.
“That’s a pretty cool deal,” offensive line coach Mark Staten said. “There are 20 guys that have signed up. Whether they’re all able to go or not is yet to be determined. But having two guys, three including Coach Samuel – just prayers go out to that and the people in Florida. It’s kind of unique and it’s what makes Americans awesome, when there’s trouble we all come together.”
