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Competition heating up for Spartans linebacker spots

East Lansing — With scrimmage No. 2 of camp Saturday, there remains plenty of attention on Michigan State’s outside linebackers.

The strong side (money) became a battle to find a starter when fifth-year senior Ed Davis was lost for the season. Nearly two full weeks into camp, sophomore Chris Frey remains the leader to replace Davis.

“Chris Frey is doing a better job,” junior middle linebacker Riley Bullough said. “He’s out there being more vocal, being physical, playing fast.”

Frey is in a tightly contested battle with sophomore Jon Reschke, who has moved over from the middle, and sophomore transfer Drake Martinez, who spent the first week of camp as the weak-side outside linebacker (star).