New York – It ended the way it needed to for Michigan State.
With confetti falling, even after a clumsy win. With players celebrating, even after a disappointing season. And with a head coach talking hopefully about the future, even if others don’t share the same vision.
But at least they all acknowledged something before it was over, as Michigan State’s 27-21 victory over Wake Forest in the Pinstripe Bowl on Friday capped a season of discontent for the Spartans and cast it all in a more positive light.