Michigan St Scuffling At QB In 6-Game Skid
His team in a freefall, Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio acknowledged the Spartans are scuffling along at quarterback.
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His team in a freefall, Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio acknowledged the Spartans are scuffling along at quarterback.
Mark Dantonio closed the door of his spacious office and took a seat.
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"They're a very good football team. We know we'll be tough to beat and we know they'll be tough to beat."
The last time Michigan State lost two games in a row was in 2012, part of a disappointing year in which the Spartans barely qualified for a bowl.
"Well, I got explanations, we got explanations, but I can't really talk about those things, guys," Dantonio said. "What's done is done. I can't change it."
"We were having way too many mental mistakes out there, and that comes from having a young team," senior offensive lineman Kodi Kieler said.
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"People have been saying a lot of good things about us lately," Spartans coach Mark Dantonio said. "And now we'll take some shots."
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