A Family Tradition Continues

Andrew and David Dowell Feature

By Cassi White, MSU Athletic Communications Student Assistant

224 miles – the distance that Will and Anita Dowell travel to watch their twin sons play football in Spartan Stadium on Saturdays in the fall.

The linebacker of the family, Andrew Dowell, began his playing career early as he got minutes right off the bat his freshman year. David Dowell, the safety, redshirted his freshman year and just earned his third consecutive start of the season.

Throughout the last few years, the brothers have continuously pushed one another to be great.

“It’s that competitive encouragement that makes us better,” Andrew said. “If I don’t want to work out one day, then he’ll want…