Nearly a week-and-a-half ago, Urban Meyer said on FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff show that Michigan State’s decline has been a result of recruiting and not developing talent.

On Tuesday, during his weekly press conference, Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio responded to Meyer’s comments:

Did Dantonio need to go through a list of players? Not really. But, at the same time, he was asked about Meyer’s comments. He answered the question.

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Dantonio has, as he noted, developed players well. The Spartans don’t typically get 5-star players or high-end 4-star players. Occasionally? Sure. Regularly? No.

That’s not different. But, the offense’s inability to perform weekly and the defense not being as scary as it was even a year ago, has led to a struggling season.

The Spartans take on Maryland at home on Saturday.