Michigan State Football: Seniors out for revenge in 2015

Senior defensive end Shilique Calhoun stated in January the reason for his passing up the NFL for a senior season as a Spartan: “unfinished business.” An extra motivational tool for Michigan State’s seniors will be having their final chance to gain revenge against Oregon and Ohio State to finish their college careers – and avoid graduating with a sour taste without another chance. The 2013 season was one of payback, as the team beat five of the six teams that beat them the season before: Ohio State, Michigan, Nebraska, Iowa and Northwestern, but the team they lost to again was Notre Dame, and seniors only wish they had the Irish on their schedule to command payback – but they’re out of luck. “We’ve learned from our mistakes. We’ve seen the past,” senior defensive lineman Joel Heath said. “We know what to do right. Those past mistakes and past things we lost build us up more now.” Oct 25, 2014; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive lineman Joel Heath (92) stands on the field between plays during the 2nd half of a game at Spartan Stadium. MSU won 35-11. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports The battle between Michigan State and Oregon on September 12 will be the second of the two-year series between the two teams, and the final chance for vengeance. Losing both games in consecutive seasons would hurt, and nobody on the roster will play the Ducks again. ”Coach D always stresses every year that seniors need to have their best year. This is our last go. This is our legacy.” – RJ Williamson “Our goal is always to make it to the Big Ten Championship, and last year we were unable to attain that goal,” Calhoun said. …

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