Michigan State Football: 5 reasons Chubba Purdy should commit

Michigan State Football: 5 reasons Chubba Purdy should commit to Spartans

EAST LANSING, MI - SEPTEMBER 20: Michigan State Spartans mascott 'SPARTY' entertains the fans during the third quarter of the game against Eastern Michigan Eagles at Spartan Stadium on September 20, 2014 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State defeated Eastern Michigan 73-14. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

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EAST LANSING, MI – SEPTEMBER 29: Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans scores a first half touchdwon while playing the Central Michigan Chippewas at Spartan Stadium on September 29, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

3. Purdy is a perfect fit for the offense’s direction

There’s a clear direction the staff wants to go in when talking about the offense. While pro-style quarterbacks have been the norm for the Spartans, Mark Dantonio has favored some dual-threat passers in recent years which started with Keith Nichol who eventually molded into a receiver.

Dantonio gave Damion Terry a shot but he never lived up to the hype and then Brian Lewerke was the go-to guy and brought the offense back from the brink after an ugly 2016 campaign. He accounted for over 3,000 yards of total offense in 2017 and was an All-Big Ten talent.

Despite a down 2018 season for the junior quarterback, Dantonio stated he wanted to stick with Lewerke because of his upside and dual-threat ability.

Lewerke’s backup, too, is a dual-threat but Rocky Lombardi may not be as pure of a passer — he does have a rocket for an arm, though.

The staff wants a guy who can make something happen with his legs and Chubba Purdy would be the perfect fit for the Michigan State scheme.

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