Aug. 10, 2010

EAST LANSING, Mich. - More than 70 reporters from around the state of Michigan gathered Tuesday inside the Spartan Club at Spartan Stadium for Michigan State Football Media Day.

The morning began with roundtable interviews with offensive players and coaches, followed by interviews with the defensive staff and players. Fourth-year head coach Mark Dantonio concluded media day festivities with a 30-minute press conference at the main podium.

In the afternoon, the Spartans held their second practice of preseason camp on the Duffy Daugherty practice fields.

COVERAGE:

Photo Gallery

Video
Coach Dantonio Press Conference | Players & Assistant Coaches

Quotes
Coach Dantonio | Players

Podcasts
Coaches:
Head Coach Mark Dantonio
Defensive Coordinator Pat Narduzzi
Running Backs Coach Brad Salem
Tight Ends and Tackles Coach Mark Staten

Offense:
Sophomore tailback Larry Caper
Junior quarterback Kirk Cousins
Senior wide receiver Mark Dell
Junior offensive guard Joel Foreman
Senior tight end Charlie Gantt
Junior tight end Brian Linthicum
Junior wide receiver Keshawn Martin
Sophomore offensive guard Chris McDonald
Junior wide receiver Keith Nichol
Senior fullback Josh Rouse
Senior center John Stipek
Senior left tackle D.J. Young

Defense:
Senior linebacker Eric Gordon
Sophomore defensive end Tyler Hoover
Senior strong safety Marcus Hyde
Senior linebacker Greg Jones
Senior linebacker Jon Misch
Senior defensive end Colin Neely
Sophomore linebacker Chris Norman
Junior nose tackle Kevin Pickelman
Junior free safety Trenton Robinson
Senior cornerback Chris L. Rucker
Sophomore defensive tackle Jerel Worthy

Special Teams:
Senior punter Aaron Bates
Senior snapper Alex Shackleton