14 Michigan State Spartans2010 record:11-2 (7-1 Big Ten)Returning starters:12 (six offense, six defense)Key returnees:QB Kirk Cousins, RB Edwin Baker, G Joel Foreman, DT Jerel Worthy, CB Johnny Adams
Spring star:
WR/CB Tony Lippett
Spring recap:
The Spartans were last seen curled in the fetal position as Alabama rolled over them in the Capital One Bowl, but hopefully that loss provided some lessons for a group that could once again compete for the Big Ten title. Kirk Cousins is back at quarterback, and linemen William Gholston and Jerel Worthy will help lead a defense that must replace ballcarrier magnet Greg Jones at linebacker. Perhaps most intriguing is redshirt freshman Tony Lippett, who impressed coaches as a receiver and as a cornerback in the spring.
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