As Michigan State progresses through training camp, many different coaches have spoke to the media, and this time it was tight ends coach Ted Gilmore’s turn to take the podium.
MSU offensive coordinator Jay Johnson has made it known that the tight end spot is one of the most important positions on the roster, which puts the pressure on Gilmore to get the position ready.
Check out what Gilmore had to say about his position group as training camp progresses:
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On Maliq Carr
MSU TE coach Ted Gilmore on Maliq Carr: "It's been a 3 year process. But Maliq is at a point where he's truly embracing that he's a tight end and everything that comes along with that." Particularly impressed with the junior's improvements in blocking.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) August 21, 2023
On relationship with Carr
Ted Gilmore, the tight ends coach at Michigan State, has had a unique relationship with Maliq Carr over the years. "He didn't like me sometimes and I didn't like him sometimes," Gilmore said with a laugh. Gilmore was asked about Carr's readiness for this year. He's 272 pounds now… pic.twitter.com/5s742lAdmk
— Spartans Illustrated (@SpartansRivals) August 21, 2023
On MSU's second scrimmage
Gilmore on MSU's second scrimmage Saturday: "Offensively, we're not where we want to be. Obviously we still got a lot of stuff to clean up. We're trying to be balanced, and there's times we were able to be balanced and at times it wasn't, so that's ongoing."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) August 21, 2023
On transfer TEs
Gilmore said Tyneil Hopper has had his best 2 weeks since transferring from Boise State. Also says Wisconsin transfer Jaylan Franklin has shown excellent athletic ability but needs to keep on weight and become more consistent at catching the ball.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) August 21, 2023
On mental mistakes
Tight ends coach Ted Gilmore was asked how the scrimmage went on Saturday. The mental mistakes are down so they can move on to technique improvements. "Now I can coach them and finish them." pic.twitter.com/Zy9YNV5xKx
— Spartans Illustrated (@SpartansRivals) August 21, 2023
On Evan Morris
Gilmore says that Redshirt Senior TE Evan Morris might be the toughest one in the TE room. Says that he just needs to work on keeping a level head. Never too high, never too low attitude.
— Kenny Jordan (@Kenny_Jordan5) August 21, 2023
