The Michigan State Spartans are in the midst of a disappointing and difficult season, especially following the firing of head coach Mel Tucker, but the team now faces a rivalry showdown with the Michigan Wolverines. And it sounds like interim head coach Harlon Bennett wants to make sure his team is focused and ready for the game.
Harlon Bennett acknowledges that his team has not necessarily played well recently – which is not great news when they’re now facing a team as dominant as Michigan. But regardless of the opponent, Bennett just wants to make sure his team is improving this week.
“You always are just trying to get better no matter what – a rivalry game or not,” Barnett said. “Definitely, it can bring some more focus to it, though. We talked about having great attention to detail. But, as far as if it’s Michigan or not, Michigan or what have you? We just need to start playing better and now it’s about finishing. That’s our next step.”
Opponent aside, Bennett knows his team simply has to play better if they’re going to be able to accomplish their goals this season.
“We’ve got to finish and we’re looking forward to doing that this weekend,” said Barnett.
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