MSU interim coach hoping players don't take advantage of fired coach rule that grants an immediate 30-day window to enter the transfer portal. Also, players can announce their intention to enter the portal and remove themselves from competition to preserve an ability to redshirt as long as they have not played in more than four games. That mostly impacts current true freshmen and others who have not yet used a redshirt year. However, Barnett said “not one guy” has decided to shut it down for the season in preparation to enter the portal.
EAST LANSING – There were more injuries to address after Michigan State (2-1) was hammered in a 41-7 loss to Washington. Tight end Tyneil Hopper and cornerback Charles Brantley both left last week’s game and didn’t return.
Hopper, a sixth-year senior and offseason transfer addition from Boise State, recorded a 13-yard touchdown catch in a Sept. 9 win against Richmond for his first reception with the Spartans. During the fourth quarter last week, the backup tight end caught a pass over the middle in traffic and fought through contact for 11 yards down near the goal line before his right leg was stuck under the pile. Medical staff stabilized his leg and carted him off the field.
“Tyneil had surgery and I spoke with he and his mom a couple nights ago after the surgery,” Barnett said, “and he’s doing well, he’s in good spirits.”
Although Barnett didn’t provide a timeline for Hopper’s recovery from injury, undergoing lower leg surgery after Week 3 obviously isn’t promising.
Jalen Berger, who led Michigan State in rushing last season, was out of uniform on the sideline wearing a boot on his right leg last week. Running back Jaren Mangham, a veteran with 23 career touchdowns who transferred from South Florida to Michigan State in the winter, missed the first three games this fall. He dressed but didn’t play in the season opener, then appeared to aggravate an injury during pregame warmups before the win against Richmond.
“Berger and Mangham are probably about a week or so away, probably,” Barnett said, “but they’re working hard at it and looking to get back soon.”
There were a season-high 16 Spartans listed as out and only one questionable in linebacker Darius Snow, who played against the Huskies in his first game back since a season-ending leg injury in last year’s opener. For the first time this season, the report also included Michigan State players out for the season – defensive tackle Alex VanSumeren and offensive linemen Gavin Broscious and Stanton Ramil.
EAST LANSING – There were more injuries to address after Michigan State (2-1) was hammered in a 41-7 loss to Washington. Tight end Tyneil Hopper and cornerback Charles Brantley both left last week’s game and didn’t return.
Hopper, a sixth-year senior and offseason transfer addition from Boise State, recorded a 13-yard touchdown catch in a Sept. 9 win against Richmond for his first reception with the Spartans. During the fourth quarter last week, the backup tight end caught a pass over the middle in traffic and fought through contact for 11 yards down near the goal line before his right leg was stuck under the pile. Medical staff stabilized his leg and carted him off the field.
“Tyneil had surgery and I spoke with he and his mom a couple nights ago after the surgery,” Barnett said, “and he’s doing well, he’s in good spirits.”
Although Barnett didn’t provide a timeline for Hopper’s recovery from injury, undergoing lower leg surgery after Week 3 obviously isn’t promising.
Jalen Berger, who led Michigan State in rushing last season, was out of uniform on the sideline wearing a boot on his right leg last week. Running back Jaren Mangham, a veteran with 23 career touchdowns who transferred from South Florida to Michigan State in the winter, missed the first three games this fall. He dressed but didn’t play in the season opener, then appeared to aggravate an injury during pregame warmups before the win against Richmond.
“Berger and Mangham are probably about a week or so away, probably,” Barnett said, “but they’re working hard at it and looking to get back soon.”
There were a season-high 16 Spartans listed as out and only one questionable in linebacker Darius Snow, who played against the Huskies in his first game back since a season-ending leg injury in last year’s opener. For the first time this season, the report also included Michigan State players out for the season – defensive tackle Alex VanSumeren and offensive linemen Gavin Broscious and Stanton Ramil.