What Mark Dantonio said during Sunday's teleconference following win over Indiana
The Spartans are back on track following Saturday’s 35-21 against Indiana.
Michigan State was coming off an early bye week and 16-13 upset to Arizona State, but the team was able to put that defeat behind them in the win over the Hoosiers. The Spartans led 28-7 at one point and finished the game off in the fourth quarter.
Following the win, Dantonio said he was pleased with the defense while also noting that the team must play better up front moving forward. Here’s what Dantonio had to say on Sunday following the win:
And Dantonio underway. Says after watching the game film, defense played well and allowed just one play of 20+ yards and also had six sacks (IU stats only had four, but two appeared to be miscredited as run plays).
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) September 23, 2018
Dantonio said the offensive line needs to do better, but felt they did better against IU.
— Jon LeBlanc (@JLeBlanc_21) September 23, 2018
Dantonio credits Raequan Williams for "an outstanding job" on the fake field goal for a TD.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) September 23, 2018
Dantonio says when situation dictates it, he would like to get Rocky Lombardi in a game.
— Matt Wenzel (@mwenzel2) September 23, 2018
Dantonio on OL: "Quite frankly technique at times, if one guy falls apart," the plays don't work. Not just one player.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) September 23, 2018
Dantonio: "We got good players up front" on defensive line. "They can not only hold their own, but they can create plays."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) September 23, 2018
Dantonio says using Matt Morrissey at LB in third-down/Delta package gives MSU basically a dime package. "He's a very versatile player. He plays all over the place for us." Partly used him due to RBs in pass coverage.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) September 23, 2018
Dantonio says Michigan State added walk-on punter Bryce Baringer "out of the blue" during the bye week.
— Matt Wenzel (@mwenzel2) September 23, 2018
Dantonio said freshman walk-on William Przystup also had a good week punting last week, but he did not make the trip.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) September 23, 2018
Dantonio said all of his players will watch the @OfTheRedCedar documentary, which is having its local premiere Wednesday at 6:15 in Wells Hall.
— Jon LeBlanc (@JLeBlanc_21) September 23, 2018
Michigan State will take on Central Michigan this Saturday. Kickoff is set for 12 pm EST on FS1.
