Playing out of position can often yield unfortunate results. Michigan State coaches, and fans, witnessed that on Saturday evening as Tyler Higby continued to struggle at the center position after spending most of his career playing guard.
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Coming to Michigan State as a highly-touted offensive guard prospect, Higby had to wait his turn behind a loaded offensive line for a couple of years and now finally is getting his shot.
Unfortunately, with the injuries to the line, such as Cole Chewins, and departure of Brian Allen, Mark Dantonio wanted an experienced center and not a first-year starter in Matt Allen.