SMCC’s Sam Cousino has been chosen as Friday Night Victor’s Defensive Player of the Year. The 6-3, 230 lb senior LB was a 3 year starter for the Falcons and led the team in tackles this season with 104.
In Cousino’s three years on Varsity, SMCC was 28-9, including 3 District Titles, 1 Regional Title and the Division 6 State Championship.
If you were to look up defense in the dictionary, you might find a picture of Sam Cousino. Sam played with a physical and aggressive style which perfectly fit his 6’3″ 230 lb frame. I had the luxury of calling every varsity game he played. I rarely had to look to see his number, when the pile went completely in the other direction, you knew who made the tackle.
Opposing Coach’s Comment: ” You absolutely had to game plan against him. Knowing where he was at all times was key if you were to have a chance. Tremendously physical and instinctual.”
Thank you Friday Night Victors! What an honor and what a wonderful few years it has been at SMCC!! We are very blessed and no matter what the future holds he will always be a Falcon!! We have enjoyed this blog for many years and will continue to do so.
#28 mom
yus sir Sammy is the man
Stop trying to compare teenage kids on a public forum. Let Sam enjoy his well deserved honor. Save those discussions for you and your friends.
I had already edited his comment.
I agree with you, but I’m sure OG had the best intentions.
I don’t mean anything bad by that. I am wondering from a player who played with both of these great football players and have seen them develop and do great things. I also was asking Gary because he has been the color guy for cc for many years and now and has especially seen these kids develop. I saw them on the field in person and he saw them from upstairs. I am friends with both these mine men.
sorry coach to upset you. I just wanted to see what the blog and people of Monroe county wanted to say.
I am also a cc alum, as you can tell in my name, and would never try to hurt these kids picture on or off the field. I was very happy when cc won the state title and was glad to be part of the tradition and the alumni all around the world cheering y’all on.
Great choice, is he going to play college ball next year.