It’s been a while since Mike Tressel has coached any position other than linebacker, but that doesn’t mean Michigan State’s safeties coach isn’t prepared.
As the Spartans’ defensive coordinator the last two seasons under Mark Dantonio – and three years as co-coordinator before that with Harlon Barnett – he had started to put more of his overall focus into what was happening in the secondary.
“I’ve really transitioned my focus over the last few years to pay a little bit more of attention and have a little bit more game-plan thoughts, a little bit more adjustments, a little more technique in the back end, knowing that’s where the explosives happen,” Tressel said.