Sports Spotlight

Aniecia Brewster
MC Contributor/Staff Writer

It’s more than just a game for Marcus Cook, the center for the Jackson State University football team.

Cook is well known for being a part of the JSU football team, a he is a first team All-SWAC member and Arthur Ashe Scholar.

An Arthur Ashe Scholar is a student-athlete of color who has achieved both academically and athlaetically throughout his or her career. Student- athletes must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher and have record of campus community service.

Cook is known for his caring personality and his intelligence in the books in and out of the classroom.

The talented center fell in love with Jackson State because of the environment of the school and energy of the football team.

Cook’s expectations on the field are to lead the offensive line during the football games as well as in practice for JSU football.

Cook’s futures plans are to become a professional football player (NFL) and to become a football coach as well. He also plans to be an educator.

Cook wants to perform at the best of his abilities no matter what the situation may bring. He also wants to help his teammates to be better and become the best football player that he could be.

“I put the time and effort into my craft. I run and lift all summer and during the season. I watch countless hours of film to prepare my teammates and me. By me playing center I have to know what me and my other offensive linemen’s assignments are,” said Cook.

Cook feels the support from his family to the fullest. His family motivates him and helps give him an extra push to succeed. His coaches and teammates support him as well and are totally confident in him.

To the center Cook, football is a lot like life, since you will have your ups and downs but you must stay strong and preserve.

“We are down right now but we will come back strong. I have faith in my teammates and my coaches. We will bounce back and play Jackson State football again. At the end of the year I see my team in Houston for the SWAC championship and going to Atlanta for the celebration bowl,” said Cook.