What Mark Dantonio said after Michigan State's win over CMU
Michigan State rounded out the non-conference portion of its schedule Saturday, defeating Central Michigan 31-20. The Spartans improved to 3-1 on the season with the victory.
Defense was huge in the first half, coming up with two turnovers that led to 10 points. It helped MSU take a 17-3 lead into halftime. The Spartans continued to pour it on in the third quarter, taking a 31-3 lead.
The Chippewas didn’t back down, outscoring Michigan State 17-0 in the final quarter to make things interesting. But the Spartans held on to get the victory.
Here’s what head coach Mark Dantonio said following MSU’s win in the non-conference finale.
Dantonio says the fourth quarter "got a little interesting for us, but that's football for you." Said MSU made it "lopsided" through three quarters.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) September 29, 2018
Dantonio on fourth quarter: CMU "did a nice job onside kicking." Said momentum started to change. "Momentum is a powerful thing."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) September 29, 2018
Dantonio says CMU QB Lazzaro "got out way too many times" from containment. Felt like MSU pressured him "50 times?"
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) September 29, 2018
Dantonio said the double-pass trick play was "deflating" but credited CMU with its execution.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) September 29, 2018
Dantonio said Josh Butler was "hampered a little bit" and why Tre Person played as much as he did.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) September 29, 2018
Dantonio on WRs: "It's difficult, but I don't ever come in here and make excuses." Says Cody White has a broken hand "and will be out for a little bit." Expects others to come back.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) September 29, 2018
Dantonio on La'Darius Jefferson: "Positive guy, not afraid to compete."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) September 29, 2018
Dantonio: "Every football team is always a work in progress. We'll come and compete. Thats' all I can ask of our guys." Says MSU needs to eliminate mistakes and be better at putting teams away.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) September 29, 2018
Dantonio says LJ Scott practiced this week but "Sometimes, the best player at the time is the guy who is not injured."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) September 29, 2018
