Mark Dantonio talks injuries, Maryland preparation at weekly press conference
It’s been no secret that Michigan State has fought the injury bug all season long. This week is no exception as the Spartans prepare for this weekend’s B1G East contest against Maryland.
As Michigan State enters the week, there are several players who are in question for this weekend’s game, including quarterback Brian Lewerke and cornerback Josiah Scott. Center Matt Allen is also ruled out this week and will not make the trip to Maryland.
Dantonio didn’t talk at length about injuries, but did provide some updates on key players. He also talked about moving forward after a good win over Purdue and preparing for the Terrapins’ explosive offense.
The head coach also doesn’t see the quarterback situation with Lewerke and Lombardi as a controversy, saying it’s a good problem to have.
Here are a few of the key things Dantonio said at his weekly press conference on Tuesday.
Dantonio calls Maryland "a very explosive football team right now" with its offense. "It'll be a great challenge for us."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) October 30, 2018
Dantonio says the Spartans "just run our system" with Lombardi at QB. Says things can be favored for each QB. "I was impressed. I thought he played with authority."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) October 30, 2018
Dantonio says C Matt Allen is out this week and will not travel to Maryland.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) October 30, 2018
Dantonio on blending Josiah Scott back into mix: "He'll start playing some, but he's gotta play himself back into things." Says Scott got a lot of reps last week, "but at corner in this (defense), you gotta go." Needs to improve his stamina, "but he has one week under his belt."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) October 30, 2018
Dantonio says WR Cody White will travel to Maryland "and we'll see what his availability" after his week of practice.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) October 30, 2018
Dantonio on all the OL injuries: "Sometimes what breaks you down a little bit makes you stronger."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) October 30, 2018
