What Happened to the BEST Quarterback in Michigan State History? (Connor Cook)

[@ScottFisherCFB]

Who should i do next?

[@rpatterskc1]

Chase Daniel

[@daily2kvideo134]

AJ Mcaaron from Bama

[@daily2kvideo134]

Maybe Tajh Boyd

[@Matty_Symz]

Greg McElroy

[@rylieminer2216]

Nick Starkel!

[@heyitsevan758]

Kirk Cousins and Connor Cook remind me of when Michigan State football was fun to watch.

[@buddahlovaz7206]

Fr tho when they always fought like it was the last play. Now they are just not the same anymore.

[@buddahlovaz7206]

Michigan st has fallen off

[@joshuatelem8796]

The B1G is at it's best when Michigan State is competitive

[@rsimmons1980]

We have had some duds since: Rocky Lombardi, Andrew Maxwell, Tyler O'Connor

[@averycharlesdewey5431]

@@rsimmons1980 Brian lewerke we expected the most out of between all those guys he flopped the hardest

[@saltywingsandavsfan]

Connor Cook was the best for us. I miss the early 2010s when we were good

[@tpvn8377]

He got exposed by Alabama

[@joshhulst3929]

If MSU doesn’t get called for those BS PI calls against ND in 2013, they would’ve gone to the natty and I’m convinced they would’ve beat FSU.

[@saltywingsandavsfan]

josh Hulst yeah but we did have an easy schedule that year

[@Flippers50]

Atleast y’all are still there to play spoiler for Michigan and penn state year to year

[@paulgrieshop5024]

@@joshhulst3929 Oh yes they had the number 1 defense in the country. Auburn had no defense and they had Florida State down by 18 and Florida State came back. Tony Dungy said when you have the best defense and you have the other team down by double digits there is no way your going to lose. The best team in the country that year.

[@ILoVANIMALZ1122]

When he hurt his shoulder against Maryland his senior year he was never the same, this was something that really effected his pro career.

[@campingintheforest_]

Shoulders suck, they usually change a fella, pro athlete or normal dude, shoulders suck.

[@BleydTorvall]

Agreed. He seemed to lose a lot of the arm strength he'd relied on throughout his college career. Would hardly be the first QB to have his pro career ruined by a college injury.

[@Jake-wc6ec]

Had a better take than the actual guy making the video😂😂

[@aid-y7k]

The exact same thing that happened to Brian Lewrke too. Led MSU to 10 wins in 2017, beat top 10 PSU on the road to start the year in 2018 and then hurt his throwing shoulder. He tried to play through it multiple times and wasn’t the same the rest of his time with us. Hopefully Thorne has better luck

[@wawoosleinven5679]

@@aid-y7k lol lewerke blocked me on instagram

[@natekehoe2319]

My dad went to MSU and watching the stretch with Connor Cook and that era ending in a playoff spot with him is one of my favorite memories. Thank you for this video Scott! Go Green

[@lilterri]

how old are you

[@natekehoe2319]

@@lilterri I'm 25 so during the modern era of peak MSU football I was 16-20

[@lucasholubar6443]

Go White!

[@TheReal_Pim_Tool]

Cook had a great team supporting him including that defense. Those were the best days of Michigan State football I’ve ever seen.

[@theverburger]

even as a mich fan i got mad respect for this man

[@lylemoore3827]

We should hire Cook as QB coach. Maybe he can help get our QB issues sorted out

[@kadencichoski8864]

PLEASE

[@HokageFlete]

I miss CC@@kadencichoski8864

[@mistersutton6690]

You left quite a bit out my friend. Cook was a projected 1st round pick until a few things popped up. First his should injury against Maryland came under question. Then as a senior starting QB he was not voted as a Captain so teams began researching into and there were ALLEGEDLY some major character issues. He hit the main stage against Alabama and played poorly. These things resulted in his draft stock plummeting and landing with the Raiders. As you said he was 3rd on the depth chart which means zero reps. He played fair as a starter with limited preparation and reps. The following year McClain was cut but EJ Manuel was brought in and he was beat out as backup. That's most of it he's spent time in the CFL and attempted the XFL before covid took storm.

[@kylebiddy885]

Yeah he got shit on for some stupid things,like when he didnt shake OSU guys hand so he must have no respect.

[@rigatonipepperoni77]

I know people who went to school at MSU with him. They said he was a douchebag and full of himself.

[@johnayris406]

Conner was always fun to watch! Great arm he had! A big fan of his!

[@davidbuswa9425]

Cook's football career ain't exactly over. The Toronto Argonauts own his CFL rights. He should give it a shot, he could beat out the incumbent QB, Matt Nichol. The CFL is slated to play in 2021

[@Lee86THUNDER]

So yea its over

[@davidbuswa9425]

@@Lee86THUNDER He has one last chance. The Argonauts signed Eli Harold, former 49er. The CFL is a legit league. But it's up to him if he wants to keep his football dream alive

[@KnowledgeBomB837]

He was in xfl a back up

[@davidbuswa9425]

@@KnowledgeBomB837 Can't get reps or NFL or CFL scout's eyes if you're the back up in any league. It's what have you done lately, leagues

[@thomascoburn5481]

I am an Argos Fan so thats good news

[@ZachAttack121]

Finally this was made I’m a huge MSU fan and we really haven’t been good since then technically he’s a free agent I signed him an my madden titans rebuild I was doing and Tannehill got hurt so Connor came in and we went to the super bowl by lost 45-8

[@BigPapiCapone]

I remember him because as an Auburn fan in 2013 we needed MSU to beat OSU in the B1G 10 championship the make the national championship and they did.

[@mylesjacobbruinekool8431]

That makes no sense whatsoever

[@jonahgorski1034]

@@mylesjacobbruinekool8431 yes it does, 2013 was before the playoff. Ohio State was ranked #2 in the country before the Big Ten Championship. If Ohio State would have beaten Michigan State in the Big Ten Championship game Auburn wouldn't have went to the national championship game.

[@MSU-DetroitFan]

@@mylesjacobbruinekool8431 back in 2013 the National Championship game was between the #1 and #2 team in the AP poll so during the Conference Championship week the top 3 was Florida State Ohio State and Auburn. FSU already won the ACC so they where secured a trip to the Natty and Auburn won the SEC but they needed Ohio State to lose if they wanted to play for the National Championship and since OSU lost the B1G to Michigan State Auburn went to the National Championship (they got smacked by Florida State)

[@joebanish7517]

I was in Indy for that game, and I remember an Auburn fan coming up to me and buddy saying “Thank you Sparty”

[@NueNues]

Cook was the best for State! His swag & confidence was infectious!

[@Beanboozler123]

Kirk cousins has entered the chat

[@syzzuryp7897]

Connor Cook is the best qb in michigan state history.....

[@rsimmons1980]

@@syzzuryp7897 I would argue him, Jeff Smoker, or Kirk Cousins.

[@dean5956]

Connor Cook my favorite MSU player all time

[@greatgasby7090]

Please do Josh Nesbitt former Georgia Tech Quarterback that made the Georgia Tech Triple Option a force in the ACC. Wish he had an opportunity to at least play running back in the NFL

[@hunterwhitaker6740]

Connor Cook was what help put msu over the fence to be an elite program in his years there, that partnered with Dantonios creative playbook and Pat Narduzzis shut down defense put them into the conversation every year

[@sebastianflowers8793]

Connor cook is my favorite college football player of all time. I remember watching the 2014 rose bowl and the 2013 big ten championship. I remember that game with Iowa and the loss in the playoffs. I was excited to see where he went and I remember watching his NFL debut in the playoffs. I feel that that was a lot of pressure and wasn’t disappointed in his performance. Just wish he would of done something in the NFL. Still tho, he will forever be my favorite player as a die hard MSU fan myself. Makes me miss the good ol’ days. Go green.

[@AJWayAjami12]

Coming from a state fan who grew up watching cook, I feel like if he was put in a better scenario coming out of college he would’ve been a decent nfl qb, being thrown in for a first start being a playoff game is tuff

[@cdog2331]

His first start was on the road vs the Texans who happened to have the best defense in the league at that time, a pretty tough situation for any young qb. If I remember correctly, the Raiders starting left tackle and center were also not playing that day due to injuries.....about as difficult a task as you could ask for imho.

[@AJWayAjami12]

@@cdog2331 I agree with you 100% Texans had a great team and the raiders made cook throw more then 40+ times if I remember , hope he has some sort of comback tho it doesn’t seem like it

[@dominicskywalker]

I remember walking down MAC Avenue in the middle of a warm summer night and I saw him with 2 of his friends. We passed by each other without saying anything. But it was cool to see a local celebrity.

[@iamsadandlame]

I got a flat tire in the middle of night and pulled into that party store at Grand River and Michigan Ave. It was during that super bad winter so there was literally no people or cars out, except for one that pulled into the lot right next to me. It was Connor and one of the Allen brothers. They saw I was in trouble and gave me a ride to my apartment. Nice guys.

[@YourName-lh7si]

I really miss Connor he was the reason I got into football. My earliest memories of msu football were of him throwing touchdowns I will truly miss him

[@karenmorris7537]

I loved watching Connor...I remember the Big Ten championship game against Iowa - it was the same day as my company Christmas party. I spent most of the evening watching that game on my phone, LOL. Seeing Connor and LJ in that game was amazing. I was really hoping his NFL career would take off, but it just didn't. Would love to see him get another chance.

[@Tofuey]

As a Nebraska fan I just happen to remember Cook. Ever since NEB has joined the big 10 we have played alot of good games against Michigan state and Cook stood out in those battles 2 big 10 championships, 1 regular bowl win, 2 new years bowl wins and a CFP appearance. Definitely a amazing resume.

[@jonbooker6359]

This video made me sad because I went to MSU from Kirk’s last year until Cook’s last year... just brought back a ton of good memories and I really hope the program gets back on track.

[@ModeloLoveMeLongTime]

Connor Cook had alot of big wins in his college career for sure one thing I remember about him was in short yardage situation he was such a violent runner and always got those tuff yards with his legs when he had too. Also Cook on that last drive in the 2015 B1G championship game against Iowa that went like twenty plays and took like 9-10 minutes to take the lead late for the title was legendary.

[@msu2pr20]

connor cook was one of the best qbs msu has ever had he was always happy and entergetic after a game even if they loss the win against michigsn in 2015 was the best at the end and will forever be the best win for msu

[@kristenleifeld9741]

He was my favorite quarterback ever

[@juliushampton4518]

Connor Cook is a legend. Rose bowl & Cotton Bowl champs. The No fly zone era was something special man.

[@JB-kf2zs]

I like these videos as CFB fan you remember these guys when they played & wonder where they went

[@kadencichoski8864]

Connor Cook🐐🐐 Ahh the good old days

[@mikehunt1146]

Being a buckeye fan I remember this guy crushed my dreams in that big ten title game mad respect for this guy tho hope he’s doing well in life

[@chickey333]

You're a Buckeye fan for crying out loud! Never hope anybody from a michigan team anything. OK well hope them maybe a transmission failure or jock itch.

[@chachwa9970]

He works for a real estate agency and I think he’s married so very good life

[@Jake.E75]

As a die hard Raiders fan, even though we had Derek Car I was really excited they drafted him remembering him leading his team to the playoffs his SR year.

[@schuggy4408]

New subscriber here. I would love to see what happened to Denicos Allen.

[@tylershields7521]

Connor cook was the chosen one. I’ll never forget the plsyoffs game. A part of me died that night.

[@braydenburgess6064]

I am a MSU fan. My thoughts on Cook? Oh nothing much... JUST THAT I MISS HIM SO MUCH!!!

[@ard1choke]

Cook was so great to watch before his senior year shoulder injury. He masked so much offensive play-calling ineptitude with his big time 3rd down throws and (allegedly) pre-snap play changes.

[@wilbert3842]

As a MSU fan I get this could seem biased, but if you watched the team from that rose bowl winning season they were special. If the playoff was that year they could’ve had a shot because the defense was just that dominant. Still, winning the 100th rose bowl and the entire decade was so fun to watch hopefully Mel Tucker can bring it back :)

[@KmnVybes]

i miss watching him. he was great

[@Enrico381]

Great stream tonight Scott! I would love to see more of those. Jonothan got a new sub. Keep up the great work on the channel you have the best college football content on the platform.

[@JohnTTech]

This video is what earned you my sub, keep up the good work, buddy! Also, please do one of these on Kirk Cousins or Drew Stanton!

[@gavinwitter7045]

Thanks for doing Connor. He's a Michigan State gem. But there are some errors. 1) the bowl game and next season were months apart not next week. 2) There was a pretty open competition for QB in 2013 until the Notre Dame game in which Connor struggled and was pulled. The Spartans lost to ND that year, their only loss of the season, but everyone seemed to agree Connor gave the Spartans the best chance to win. He never looked back. The defense that year was special.

[@ok-or5hj]

Do vernon adams from oregon.

[@ScottFisherCFB]

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[@RalloWatches]

Connor was a great college QB. I always wondered why the team didn't vote him captain his senior year. But man, he gave GANG GREEN some great Saturdays for a few years.

[@dannynumbskull5339]

I could give u a sooner update lmao I just met him on my break at work lol he is doing great a really inspiring dude

[@ben_smyser]

1-1-2015 I’m a huge Baylor Fan, Connor Cook destroyed my dreams

[@JonyBetancourt]

Hey Scott, Just some feedback that although I really enjoy the story / background component of your videos (learning more about their lives) your analysis left something to be desired. For a video titled “what happened to X”, I am expecting a more detailed analysis of behind the “why” of the “what” happened. Just saying “he didn’t work out in the NFL” doesn’t give the viewer any new information. It would be great for you to give us some insight into the reasons why he didn’t work out. Even just 1 or 2 specific details would go a long way. Thanks for your content and keep doing what you are doing.

[@ScottFisherCFB]

Thank you for the feedback man! I typically do analysis in my videos when I say someone is a bust or “what went wrong”. This was just a what happened to and I wanted to talk about his career and where he is now. Wasn’t supposed to be about why he didn’t make it. Thank you for the feedback, and I will do better tho! Appreciate the support!

[@KnowledgeBomB837]

I just remembered when he snatched his trophy

[@koivio]

this channel is nice to binge will be big one day

[@rickyfelan]

Good Ol Days.

[@jacksonmarshall4001]

Connor Cook, woo, that's a throw back. 3-0 against Michigan, 2 big ten championships. Dude is legendary to Sparty fans. Only a matter of time before Mel Tucker restores Mark Dantonios and Connor Cooks legacy.

[@ScottFisherCFB]

I hope Mel works everything out

[@jacksonmarshall4001]

@@ScottFisherCFB I think he will. This year is a rebuilding year. Having a rebuilding year is where and how the legacy starts. You've already seen flashes of the great future ahead.

[@jdhjimbo]

He was a good collegecQB. MSU has not fared that well in the NFL, and Kirk Cousin's 1 playoff win was the first and only for a Spartan QB. His time at MSU was the best since the mid-60s for the Green and White. It often boils down to the supporting cast that determines NFL success. Like most, football is not a permanent career, but many other possibilities for success and happiness. He never lost to Michigan, 2 B1G titles, 2 major bowl wins, and did get to the playoff, so pretty good college memories.

[@HokageFlete]

I miss him dang

[@texicojo9275]

Hey man, have you done a video for Duke Williams (WR) who played for Auburn? Got dismissed his senior year in 2015

[@bradyfilbin7611]

I sure do miss him

[@kyle_ferreira03]

I been waiting for this

[@MidNightMass402]

captain kirk and chef cook were the reasons i became a fan of MSU

[@AJ42K]

Anyone remember John L. Smith? Greatest Comeback in Football History. 35 Points. Not one team in College or Pro Football never was down 35 point, come back, and won the game. Unfortunately, Coach Smith was fired. In 2007, Dantonio joins the team and the rest is history.

[@davesullivan8073]

Just glad to see a north east Ohio kid do good 😌

[@JetzProd]

Thank you for using my comment

[@johnjones6502]

Hadnt been to so many bowl games in a roll...go green!

[@alexfraser3558]

memories... 🥲

[@ls-zv5lq]

Never recovered form that shoulder injury

[@bonkersmcgee4356]

The only time I ever heard of this guy is when we played him in the playoff, and he was completely shut down.

[@timothypratt3718]

Cook was a very good qb but not a very good team mate witch is why he never got a lot of votes for team captain. If you watch most of MSU big wins, Cook never celebrates with his teammates right away but instead runs to go celebrate with his dad. A lot of NFL teams were worried about what influence his dad would have on his pro career.

[@johnface492]

Well wins is what matters. That alone makes Cook the greatest Spartan QB. Cousins was great as well and certainly is a good pro.

[@donwoodward6234]

Every game, every week at Spartan Stadium I would tell my wife, “ Connor Cook is a once in a lifetime QB!’” I was glad to be at every home game and bowl game in his career! He had that Swagger, that stone cold killer rifle arm! Still wear my Cook jersey to this day. One of my all time favorite Spartans! GO GREEN!

[@RJ-qs6nm]

Do Justin Thomas from Georgia tech. One of my favorite players ever

[@drew_thee_beast7476]

Sucks because I thought he’d do pretty good in the NFL

[@jacobjohnson984]

Update on Cook, he’s in real estate and lives in Hudson, Ohio now. My dad owns a carpet cleaning business and Cook called and emailed him asking for his carpets to be cleaned

[@oliverrhodes1161]

June 1st, 2021 Scott Fisher: 100k subscribes

[@jeffburdick869]

MSU die hard here. Cook injured his throwing shoulder his senior year. He was never the same QB after that. I feel bad for him, because he was a guy who could've AT LEAST had a Brian Hoyer type of NFL career as a decade-plus second stringer.

[@kylebiddy885]

Connor cook was a amazing QB.he never got the love.i believe he was the best QB the last year if not top 5.

[@CaaaramelApples]

Anybody who would’ve started that playoff game for the raiders would’ve been set up to fail. They had starting O-linemen out and the Texans blitzed HARD, and while cook wasn’t amazing his receivers dropped so many passes that game

[@lucasorlando800]

I miss those days of when MSU could actually compete with Ohio State

[@watericesalt6499]

Last I remember he was the backup qb for the raiders

[@colinharris9220]

I'm woundering what his degree was on when he was at MSU I would love him to have a coaching job for the Spartans

[@popcorn-uz3tn]

You left out the most important stat for a QB his completion percentage which sucked like 48%, the average pro QB was about 60%.

[@pachzotter]

His completion percentage in college was 58%, what are you talking about?

[@popcorn-uz3tn]

@@pachzotter You are right and the avg QB drafted was higher as well. I remember it being a big concern when he was being drafted, he was an avg QB on a good team with a lot of talent. His second year he got to start and he was a huge flop and was traded year 3 and fired from the lions before the season started. He started 3 years + 2 games in college, with the extra games and college championships he played in 2 his stats are padded. He was not even the best MSU qb to play under Dantonio.

[@jakehawkins8669]

No doubt he’s the best QB in MSU history There probably won’t be another QB with a record of 34-5 at Michigan State Really sucks that he couldn’t transition to the NFL; I really hoped he would’ve But hopefully he can become a coach

[@dariusstallings9058]

I will ever FSTOW towards this geek after the energy he displayed towards Archie Griffin when they won the big ten championship. It was during the trophy ceremony, small second in time but it displayed a lot. #BuckeyesBitch

[@ian7064]

My aunt is a dental hygienist and she used to clean Cook's teeth lol. She was really excited when he got drafted

[@freshrecord]

Failed to mention that he faced the No. 1 defense when playing the Texans in his only NFL start. Think he may be an example of the rise and fall of confidence as well - he started his college career with a game winner followed by a 4 TD first half in his first start. It’s speculation, but there’s something to be said for getting off to a hot start and building up beliefs about yourself that you can buy into. Same in reverse regarding his game against the Texans. It’s a sad rise and fall story, but at least nobody can take his college glory days away from him.

[@johndoxsie725]

What ever happened to September Heisman , Dennard Robinson ?

[@justinc882]

Cook is proof that sometimes a kid is just a great college athlete.

[@cosmicknight29]

I kinda want to see how he does as a coach. I feel like cooks biggest strength is his football IQ. He understood the MSU offense and was able to use it to its fullest potential. I dont think he has the talent to be a starter in the NFL and age isnt on his side anymore but I think he was too good and smart to be out of football entirely

[@jeffreed2848]

Detroit messed up big not keeping cook as a backup. He was an amazing QB and deserved a chance

[@wayneames8775]

I'm a msu fan .I can hear the band playing from my house. Cook was good but not NFL good he was hot or cold .I think he be a good back up QB. for a lot of teams.

[@jeffdew7110]

Nice video, but c’mon. You don’t go from Buffalo Wild Wings bowl to playing Youngstown st the next week!

[@marks8636]

Nice video, but surprised you didn’t touch on how he was never made a team captain, thus sinking his draft capital, potentially kicking him out of the nfl prematurely

[@ringocomedynews5825]

The one QB I was scared of in the Big ten (Ohio State fan)

[@bucksolo703]

If he was drafted by a different team other than the Raiders he might still be playing in the NFL. I really do believe that if Dallas drafted him like they wanted to but the Raiders traded up to cut in front of Dallas theres a chance that he is the franchise quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys and not Dax Prescott. Dallas offenses system suited him better and also learning the way the NFL quarterback played under Tony Romo and not Derek Carr would have been a hell of a lot better upgrade.

[@simonyoel]

The BEST Quarterback in Michigan State History was drafted by the Redskins and is playing now for the Vikings.

[@jonathanaungst7408]

Nah Cook was definitely better than cousins in college

[@CLOS-N-PRSNL]

I love Kirk Cousins but Connor Cook I think was so much more amazing

[@dembouzedits]

Just want to say that from what I remember, MSU's loss to Nebraska was very borderline. MSU had an illegal touching called on them that took away a big play. Later that game in the fourth, Nebraska scored or had a big play that was in my opinion, most definitely an illegal touching and therefore MSU should have won that game. Don't remember it very well because that was before I got into football but I remember it like that. Feel free to fact check this.

[@buddahlovaz7206]

Can you do what happened to Davis Webb

[@andrewshaw3790]

Connor Cook with the best quarterback from Michigan State I loved watching them who's awesome quarterback if the NFL teams that he played for what they gave him more reps before he got stuck into a wild-card game he probably would have done better and he probably still be in the NFL but just like Jeremy Langford they didn't give him enough chances to prove himself and then put them on the back burner his hands down Jeremy Langford is better than Le'Veon Bell

[@joshhulst3929]

Tuck Comin!!!

[@thaberhd1901]

Do one on Braxton Miller.

[@Jordan-vr3os]

Connor Cook: 1st round arm but a 4th round attitude

[@ethan40763]

Nothing against Kirk cousins dude was and is a beast, but if we’re talking college career Connor cook is the best qb that Michigan state has ever had