Detroit Free Press · Aug 21, 2015
MSU's veteran offensive line challenging heralded D-line
Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio addresses the team at practice Aug. 20, 2015. By Joe Rexrode, DFP.(Photo: Mike Carter USA TODAY Sports)EAST LANSING – The magazines are loving Jack Allen these days, what with his extensive presence in a Sports Illustrated feature on Michigan State and inclusion on the Playboy All-America team.
The most telling endorsement of the fifth-year senior center, though, came from within the program and with emphasis.
"Jack's the guy — Jack's running the offense," offensive line coach Mark Staten said Thursday. "I mean, this is his offense."