With college football season fast approaching, the Michigan State football team has just completed their tenth practice before the season and after, Mel Tucker spoke to the media.
You can find the best quotes from that session below.
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On the energy
MSU coach Mel Tucker at the podium after the Spartans' 10th practice this morning. "I like what I'm seeing out there so far. A lot of energy." Says MSU used Saturday's scrimmage to work on situational stuff, all three QBs made plays.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) August 14, 2023
MSU setting up another scrimmage
Tucker says scrimmage reps "carry more weight" sometimes. Spartans will scrimmage again this Saturday, after which he says separation becomes a little more clear.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) August 14, 2023
Tucker on the offensive weapons
Tucker: "I don't think we have a shortage of playmakers. It's going to be about execution and staying healthy. We got to get the horses in the race, we got to keep them out there."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) August 14, 2023
Tucker on importance of health
Tucker: "We gotta keep guys on the field so we can get better. We have enough good players to be good. We just don't have enough good players to have a lot of guys hurt."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) August 14, 2023
Tucker on Big Ten expansion
Tucker on Oregon/Washington expansion: "I think it's good for the Big Ten. It makes us stronger." Makes recruiting and play on the field more competitive, he adds.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) August 14, 2023
Tucker on the run game
Tucker says MSU must run ball better w/all groups in there, also needs better blocking from tight ends. Making an emphasis that vision on the RBs and TE is every bit as important as what the OL does in the game. Shifts to defense on how the Spartans must be complementary there.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) August 14, 2023
Tucker on roster depth
Tucker calls this week/next scrimmage pivotal for improvement. "You may call it separating the men from the boys. But we actually really need everyone to be good. That's the only way we can have a good team because we can't just have these 30 and 40 guys over here who can play."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) August 14, 2023
