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5 Questions For Michigan State Football During 2015 Spring Practice

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5 Questions For Michigan State Football During 2015 Spring Practice

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In 2014, the Michigan State Spartans finished 11-2, losing to Ohio State and Oregon. As good as the Spartans were, the best opponent they defeated during the regular season was Nebraska. With several big departures, here are five questions for Michigan State football during 2015 spring practice.

5. Who Will Catch The Ball This Season?

Tony Lippett
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5. Who Will Catch The Ball This Season?

Tony Lippett
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The Spartans lost two of their top receivers to graduation in Tony Lippett and Keith Mumphery, and recently, the program suspended junior receiver Macgarrett Kings Jr.

4. Who Will Replace Jeremy Langford?

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4. Who Will Replace Jeremy Langford?

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Jeremy Langford effectively replaced Le'Veon Bell when Bell went to the NFL, but now someone will have to replace Langford. Last year, Langford ran for 1,522 yards, and the Spartans' second-leading rusher, Nick Hill, also a senior, ran for 622.

3. Who Will Replace Trae Waynes?

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3. Who Will Replace Trae Waynes?

Trae Waynes
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For the second straight year, the Spartans will go into the season without a first-round caliber cornerback. Darqueze Dennard left last year, and now Trae Waynes will be playing on Sundays. As evidenced in their struggle in the Cotton Bowl, the secondary has to improve fast.

2. Can Connor Cook Take The Next Step?

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2. Can Connor Cook Take The Next Step?

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Connor Cook has been just good enough these past two seasons, but as a senior and a potential first-round pick in 2016, Cook will have to step it up for the Spartans. With no Langford in the backfield, Cook will be relied upon early to get the offense going with his arm.

1. Can The Spartans' Defense Be The Same Without Pat Narduzzi?

Pat Narduzzi
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1. Can The Spartans' Defense Be The Same Without Pat Narduzzi?

Pat Narduzzi
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Pat Narduzzi was the architect for Sparty's dominant defense, but now he is the Pittsburgh Panthers' head coach. The defense won't be the same without Narduzzi, but how much of a drop-off will this unit have without their leader?

Brian Kalchik is a Houston Texans writer and featured writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google+.

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