EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State is 2-0 and ranked 11th and by most statistical measures, looks legit. Transfer running backs Jalen Berger and Jarek Broussard look legit. Transfer defensive end Jacoby Windmon looks legitimately legit.
But like many teams this time of year, it’s hard to tell what’s real when beating up on lesser foes. It’s also hard to decipher what Mel Tucker truly knows about his team. He wasn’t overly pleased after blowouts against Western Michigan and Akron, and warned the Spartans to “avoid being seduced by success.” I assume that also means to avoid being deluded by success.
“We’re building the story of this year’s team right now,” Tucker said Monday. “Last year’s team is gone. This is a new team, a new season.”
