Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook says a perceived lack of respect only fuels the Spartans. “Same story, different week,” Cook said.(Photo: Dale G. Young, Detroit News) East Lansing — Connor Cook was talking plenty about his shoulder Tuesday, a day after Ohio State’s players and coaches were talking about winning. Cook had no news on his ailing right shoulder, only saying it feels fine. He was, instead, talking about that chip that never seems to leave for the Spartans. And in Columbus, the Buckeyes were facing their own helping of doubt — not from inside the program, but out. “Same story, different week,” Cook said. “No one really gives us the kind of respect that we deserve, that we think we need. Just another reason why we’ve said it thousands and thousands of times, it seems like, the chip on your shoulder. Provides more motivation to us. My shoulder is good, I’m going to be ready to go, so there is no issue with that.” The same sort of disbelief was in the tone of some of the Buckeyes on Monday. …
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