Michigan State Quotebook: Gareon Conley Won't Let the Game Ball Out of His Sight, Why Sparty Went for Two and Weather Wreaks Havoc On Passing Game

Source: http://ift.tt/SANXFn --- Saturday, November 19, 2016
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Gareon Conley leaped through the air, extended his arms and snatched the Football as it tumbled toward the turf. As Ohio State's sideline and stands erupted behind him, the star cornerback couldn't wrap his head around what exactly he had done. “It's a rush,” Conley said. “When I got up, I didn't feel like I made the play. It's surreal. Knowing my teammates are happy for me, that's the most important thing. “I'm going to put it away and keep it.” Conley's interception of Tyler O'Connor with 1:30 left on the clock sealed Ohio State's 10th win of the season, a tight 17-16 victory that keeps their postseason dreams alive. When the redshirt junior came down the ball, O'Connor and coach Mark Dantonio's head dropped. Without any timeouts to stop the clock, the only thing left to happen in Spartan Stadium were two J.T. Barrett kneel downs and Carmen Ohio. “I thought we measured up. I think that's the case,” Dantonio said. “You're one point away from winning and having the chance to win the game, maybe two or three different ways.” “Tough day at the office right there. We'll take the win against a team that we know very well on the road in November,” Urban Meyer said. “Get ready for our rivalry week.” Rivalry week is officially (and finally) upon the Buckeyes. Their annual date with Michigan sits just seven days away, with Big Ten Championship and College Football Playoff implications riding on the high noon kickoff ...

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