Jonathan Smith Press Conference
1) The team practiced full pads yesterday and liked what he saw and they got a lot done during the bye week, including recruiting.
2) Smith says Aidan Chiles practiced yesterday, so he feels confident about his ability to play against Illinois.
3) Charles Brantley and Malik Spencer will be re-evaluated at the end of the week.
4) "Optimistic" about Anthony Jones.
5) NOTE: Chiles, Brantley, Spencer, and Jones got hurt vs. Indiana before the bye week.
6) Smith says Chance Rucker and Dillon Tatum are "doubtful" about returning this season.
7) Smith says the team understands they have much to play for this month. They're excited about the opportunity to compete for a bowl bid. Smith: "We talk about wanting to be a program known for finishing" in the final three games.
8) Smith on both MSU and Illinois coming off a bye week: "Gives you a little bit more time to plan, maybe implement a new scheme or two. We're aware of that potential, but we won't chase ghosts."
9) Smith says WR Jaron Glover got some reps and will be evaluated this week.
1) The team practiced full pads yesterday and liked what he saw and they got a lot done during the bye week, including recruiting.
2) Smith says Aidan Chiles practiced yesterday, so he feels confident about his ability to play against Illinois.
3) Charles Brantley and Malik Spencer will be re-evaluated at the end of the week.
4) "Optimistic" about Anthony Jones.
5) NOTE: Chiles, Brantley, Spencer, and Jones got hurt vs. Indiana before the bye week.
6) Smith says Chance Rucker and Dillon Tatum are "doubtful" about returning this season.
7) Smith says the team understands they have much to play for this month. They're excited about the opportunity to compete for a bowl bid. Smith: "We talk about wanting to be a program known for finishing" in the final three games.
8) Smith on both MSU and Illinois coming off a bye week: "Gives you a little bit more time to plan, maybe implement a new scheme or two. We're aware of that potential, but we won't chase ghosts."
9) Smith says WR Jaron Glover got some reps and will be evaluated this week.
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