"It doesn't leave a lot of time off, but to be honest I wouldn't have it any other way," Morris said. "I look at it like it's an honor that everyone wants me to participate in their events."
However, not all of Morris' generosity is appreciated. And in college football the rivalries run much deeper than the field of play. Former Michigan State wide receiver Keith Nichol is a friend of Morris and yesterday the quarterback tried to encourage his 13,000-plus followers on Twitter to vote for Nichol's play in the ESPY Awards in a nice gesture.
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