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Michigan State football media day

Head coach Mark Dantonio grins and tells the media how much he loves media day at Michigan State's annual football availability Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
Head coach Mark Dantonio grins and tells the media how much he loves media day at Michigan State's annual football availability Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
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Everything was going fine for quarterback Brian Lewerke until some reporter asked him about his golf game.
Everything was going fine for quarterback Brian Lewerke until some reporter asked him about his golf game.
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Michigan State defensive tackle Raequan Williams gets some TV time.
Michigan State defensive tackle Raequan Williams gets some TV time.
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Michigan State safety Khari Willis fields questions from reporters.
Michigan State safety Khari Willis fields questions from reporters.
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Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes is surrounded by the media at his table.
Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes is surrounded by the media at his table.
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Michigan State linebacker Joe Bachie struggles to hear a question posed by a reporter amid the din of media day.
Michigan State linebacker Joe Bachie struggles to hear a question posed by a reporter amid the din of media day.
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Cameras and reporters clutter the Tom and Lupe Izzo Family Media Center as Mark Dantonio takes the podium in Spartan Stadium.
Cameras and reporters clutter the Tom and Lupe Izzo Family Media Center as Mark Dantonio takes the podium in Spartan Stadium.
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Senior Linebacker Andrew Dowell is an old hand at reporters questions and handles them with ease.
Senior Linebacker Andrew Dowell is an old hand at reporters questions and handles them with ease.
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Kicker Matt Coghlin smiles over a question posed by a local TV reporter.
Kicker Matt Coghlin smiles over a question posed by a local TV reporter.
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Junior cornerback Justin Layne ponders his answer to a writer's question.
Junior cornerback Justin Layne ponders his answer to a writer's question.
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Receiver Cody White gets animated while talking on a radio show being broadcast live from media day.
Receiver Cody White gets animated while talking on a radio show being broadcast live from media day.
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Mark Staten, assistant head coach/offensive line, appears to be an island of calm amid the bustle of Media Day.
Mark Staten, assistant head coach/offensive line, appears to be an island of calm amid the bustle of Media Day.
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Tight end Matt Sokol has the conference logo over his shoulder as he talks with a reporter.
Tight end Matt Sokol has the conference logo over his shoulder as he talks with a reporter.
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Quarterbacks coach Brad Salem makes a face as he ponders a question by a reporter.
Quarterbacks coach Brad Salem makes a face as he ponders a question by a reporter.
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Mike Panasiuk dons headphones for his moment on a radio show.
Mike Panasiuk dons headphones for his moment on a radio show.
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Running back LJ Scott leans into the microphones and answers questions at media day on Monday.
Running back LJ Scott leans into the microphones and answers questions at media day on Monday.
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Wide receiver Felton Davis takes his turn with the media.
Wide receiver Felton Davis takes his turn with the media.
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As you might expect for a starting quarterback, Brian Lewerke was mobbed by the media at Michigan State's annual football media day on Aug. 6, 2018, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
As you might expect for a starting quarterback, Brian Lewerke was mobbed by the media at Michigan State's annual football media day on Aug. 6, 2018, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
Dale G. Young, Detroit News