MSU defense dominates first scrimmage, 72-32

Given the amount of talent returning on each side of the ball, it shouldn't be a surprise that the MSU defense won the first scrimmage of spring practice 72-32.

MSU ran 104 plays in a situational scrimmage. The defense had 10 sacks and three interceptions. Will Gholston and Joel Heath each had two sacks, including a safety for Heath. Johnny Adams had two interceptions, including one for a touchdown.

On offense, Andrew Maxwell went 6-for-11 for 57 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Le'Veon Bell had 12 rushes for 49 yards. In the quotes (below), Mark Dantonio wasn't surprised at how well the defense played, but didn't like the amount of turnovers on offense. While 10 sacks seems like a lot, there were 104 plays, so those numbers are bound to be high when you factor in each string. I wouldn't look too much into that.

MSU will get back to practice on Tuesday. The Spring Game is scheduled for April 28.

Here is the release from MSU:

Johnny Adams returns for senior season

It appears Johnny Adams won't make the same questionable jump to the NFL that Edwin Baker did.

Adams had said prior to the Outback Bowl he was looking at his NFL options, and who could blame him? Every junior might as well check everything out. But it appears Adams made a smart decision.

Earlier today, Adams tweeted, "Back in East Lansing for my senior year!!!!!" MSU confirmed as much, saying he is enrolled and attended a team meeting this morning.

With Adams back, MSU has nine of 11 bowl starters returning on defense, including three of four spots in the secondary.

Adams was named First Team All-Big Ten by the coaches and second team by the media this past season. He had three interceptions, three sacks and 51 tackles in his junior season.