EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State prepares for its first game of the 2024 season when it hosts Florida Atlantic on Friday, Aug. 30.
For the Spartans to excel this season, their cornerbacks will need to be strong, and the group is currently led by longtime college coach Demetrice Martin.
Martin is a product of Michigan State and was a four-year starter for the Spartans from 1992 to 1995. He was a teammate of Michigan State wide receivers coach Courtney Hawkins.
Martin spoke to the media after the Spartans’ practice on Thursday.
You can see some of his media presence below:
Below is a partial transcript of Martin’s media presence:
Q: What do you think about your group before kick-off?
Hawkins: “It’s an ongoing process. The guys are flying around. I can tell they’re getting more and more familiar with their techniques, the scheme and the terminology. So the communication is getting better and the trust in their mates out there on the field is starting to show. So that’s what you want to see now.”
Q: What is your typical cornerback that you look for when recruiting?
Hawkins: “Guys that make plays in football. That can cover and tackle well. Of course you like length, size and height and all that stuff, with speed, but sometimes you just have to rely on those football players. So guys that just fit in and make plays and stuff like that.”
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