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Favorite Spartan Athlete Bracket -- Courtney Hawkins v. Percy Snow

It's an 80s party on this edition of the favorite Spartan athlete bracket, as two Spartan athletes from an era where the only thing bigger than the hair was the shoulder pads your mother was wearing (zing!).  I apologize as that statement is not entirely accurate; Courtney Hawkins played in the '90s as well.  ANYWAY, here's a bit about the two gridders involved in this matchup.

Courtney Hawkins

(WARNING: AUDIO IS NSFW.)

I'll admit to having no memory of Courtney Hawkins until the start of this bracket.  That's a shame, because he had a great college career, a good pro career, and found a great calling after the NFL.  Hawkins came to East Lansing by way of Flint, and had an outstanding four years -- he finished with 2,210 receiving yards (4th all time at MSU) and 138 receptions (also fourth).  He could have climbed higher up the ranks if injuries not limited him in 1990, but his 1989 season is one of the finest wide receiver season a Spartan ever had: 60 receptions for 1,080 yards and six touchdowns.  In 1992 he was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and went on to play nine years in the NFL, spending the first five in Tampa Bay and the last four in Pittsburgh.  His final NFL stats were 366 receptions for 4,573 yards and 18 touchdowns.

After the NFL he eventually found his way back home to Flint, where he's currently the head football coach and athletic director for Beecher high school.   He's not the only Spartan coaching in Flint, as Andre Rison currently coaches Northwestern High School.   The above detail is a good listen if you've got ten minutes or so to spare, and details the difference Hawkins is making in Flint.

Percy Snow

Sorry, no video for Percy Snow.  There was a video of him in a 10-7 loss against Michigan, but there's no way I'm linking to that.  You'll just have to marvel over one of the best Spartan careers in print form, and boy is it a doozy.  His 473 tackles ranks second all time next to Dan Bass's 541.  His number of tackles his junior and senior year (164 and 172) are tied for third and second respectively for Spartan tackles in a season (Chuck Bullough tied his 164 in 1990 and had 175 in 1991.  Don't let anyone tell you the spread hasn't fully caught on -- linebackers don't make as many tackles as they once did).  He was named Rose Bowl MVP after notching 17 tackles (15 unassisted) against USC in 1988.

The 80s Party – How to Familiarize Yourself with 80s Fashions ...

Do you remember the 80s? Hopefully, you do if you’re an adult! While you may have fond memories of the 80s, whether you were raising a family or being a fun-loving kid, one thing that seems to stick out for most is the fashion trends of the 80s.

Remember popular 80s fashion trends like those large, scrunched-up socks, rolled-up jeans, pony tails off to the side, and bright colored clothing? Remember neon? The fashions of the 80s often brings back smiles and fond memories for some. That is actually one the reasons why many individuals throw themed 80s parties.

If you’re ever invited to a themed 80s fashion party, you may be at a loss as to what to wear. Even if you can remember some of the many 80s fashion trends, you might still want to do a little research before deciding on your 80s fashion wardrobe for the party.

When it comes to 80s fashions, many individuals seem to remember the same thing. While this is okay, a little bit of 80s fashion research could turn you into more than just an average partygoer; you could be the one that stands out, raking in the compliments for your wardrobe choice.

If you want to familiarize yourself with 80s fashion trends, you have a number of different options. First, you can search the Internet, where you can find just about anything that you are looking for, including information on popular 80s fashion trends. Try looking up 80s singers, like Madonna and David Bowie.

In addition to traditional websites that may provide you with free information online, you may also be able to find older versions or scans of old 80s fashion magazines online. The internet is a nice and easy way to familiarize yourself with 80s fashion trends.

Whether you were a child or an adult during the 80s, there is a good chance that you may have photographs of yourself, your family, or your friends. If you are able to find those photographs, if they do exist, you may want to take a look at them. In addition to getting a nice walk down memory lane, you can also familiarize yourself with some of the popular 80s fashion trends. When doing so, you may want to think about grabbing a friend, family member, or an old acquaintance, as it is often fun to reminisce.

Another fun way that you can go about researching 80s fashion trends is by turning on your television. On television, even today, you can find a number of shows that aired in the 80s. What is nice about these shows is that they are set in the time. Watching 80s television shows will likely not only bring back memories of your childhood or your young adult days, but it may also help you familiarize yourself with 80s fashion trends; trends that you may want to incorporate into your next 80s party outfit.

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