Spring Football Preview: Linebackers - Michigan State University Athletics

All-America candidate Greg Jones led the Spartans in tackles (127), tackles for loss (14 for 38 yards) and production points (299) in 2008.

Spring Football Preview: Linebackers

4/11/2009 12:00:00 AM | Football

April 9, 2009

Spring Preview: Linebackers

EAST LANSING, Mich. - Michigan State is well stocked at linebacker, thanks to the presence of five returning lettermen, including four with starting experience. Juniors Greg Jones and Eric Gordon ranked 1-2 in tackles in 2008, combining for 212 stops. Fifth-year senior Brandon Denson is the third projected starter. Fifth-year senior Adam Decker, who started eight games last fall, and junior Jon Misch, who started two games in 2007, provide valuable depth.

Check out the exclusive video of assistant coach Mike Tressel as he breaks down the linebacker corps.

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