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EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio is being cautious with his comments about his teams quarterback situation.Its pretty easy to read between the lines.Tyler OConnor and Damion Terry are listed together atop the preseason depth chart as the Spartans enter the post-Connor Cook era. Although none of the quarterbacks on the current roster has much game experience, OConnor looks like the clear favorite to start.Were going to allow things to progress naturally at that position, but hes our leader right now, our headline guy at the quarterback position, Dantonio said Monday at media day.OConnor has made only one career start, but it was a big one. He and Terry split time last year at Ohio State when Michigan State upset the Buckeyes while Cook was out injured. The Spartans went on to a Big Ten title and national playoff appearance.OConnor attempted only 12 passes in that Ohio State game, but one of them went for a touchdown.We had all the confidence we were going to go out and win, and I felt that way. I felt that I was going to go out and perform well, OConnor said. But looking back, you look at that defense and how many guys they had drafted and how many guys playing in the NFL, are on rosters right now. It does help you, I guess, feel more confident going into the other games.OConnor competed for the starting job back when he was a redshirt freshman in 2013, but Cook ended up being the choice. Cook still had three seasons of eligibility left. OConnor faced the prospect of a long wait for his own opportunity, but he says he never gave any consideration to transferring.When you choose to go to a school, its not just the football, its the academics, its the people, its the coaches, its the atmosphere -- and youre not guaranteed that anywhere else, OConnor said. Obviously, I wish I wouldve been playing more, but at the same time, youre one play away at the quarterback position. So it is what it is. ... Ive got one year to show what I can do.Although OConnor has attempted only 54 passes as a Spartan, Dantonio does not view the fifth-year senior as any sort of neophyte.Tyler OConnors a good leader. He always has been. Hes taken that aspect of our program -- and really it doesnt start now, Dantonio said. He was in the quarterback competition in `13, so he had his opportunities. He had his time sort of to step out there a little bit. Hes not a guy thats all of a sudden is just here. 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Manning was the only unanimous choice for the 2013 Associated Press NFL All-Pro team Friday.West Ham could welcome back Diafra Sakho for their clash with Watford as they try to reignite their top-four aspirations. Since an enthralling comeback victory at Everton at the beginning for March, the Hammers have drawn four games in a row - seeing their Champions League dream dwindle.Victory at Leicester on Super Sunday would have done their cause a world of good, but a controversial late penalty denied Slaven Bilics men a much-needed three points. West Ham were pegged back by Leonardo Ulloa late equaliser Defeat against Watford will all but end the Hammers season - but could the Hornets be distracted by their upcoming FA Cup semi-final?A fortunate victory at West Brom last time out completely secured Watfords Premier League status for next season, after a run of six without a win.Team newsWatford manager Quique Sanchez Flores is planning to make a number of changes to his side. The Hornets boss wants to keep his players as fresh as possible ahead of their FA Cup semi-final against Crystal Palace on Sunday but intends to play the same shape as usual. Diafra Sakho missed West Hams 3-3 draw with Arsenal through injury Goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes is the only player confirmed to be in the starting XI for the game but Flores has a full squad to chose from with no injuries.Sakho has recovered from the knee injury which forced him to miss Premier League draws with Arsenal and Leicester, as well as the midweek FA Cup defeat by Manchester United.Boss Bilic therefore has a full-strength squad and could hand recalls to Sam Byram, Manuel Lanzini and Andy Carroll, who climbed off the bench to score a penalty at Leicester on Sunday. Watford Head Coach Quique Sanchez Flores will make big changes to his starting line-up against West Ham, as they focus on their FA Cup semi final Opta statsWest Ham United have won just one of their last seven matches against Watford in all competitions (W1 D2 L4).The Hornets have scored one goal in each of their last three visits to the Boleyn Ground, winning two and losing none of those visits. WATCH: Pro training for Hammers fans In episode two of the Academy of Football series, the amateur team are given pro training by staff Watford have scored just seven goals in their last 13 Premier League games and have averaged just three shots on target per game in this period (39 shots on target overall).The Hornets have already won twice as many league away games this season (6) as in their two previous Premier League campaigns combined (3 in 1999-00 & 2006-07 combined). West Ham manager Slaven Bilic thinks Premier League referees need more help during games There have been 23 goals scored in the last five Premier League games involving Slaven Bilics side, with West Ham both scoring and conceding at least twice in each game.dddddddddddd.West Ham are unbeaten in eight successive games in the Premier League (W3 D5 L0), but the last four of these have been draws. They havent gone nine unbeaten in the top-flight since a run of 18 games between August-December 1985.West Ham havent suffered a home league defeat since August 22nd 2015 and are currently on a 14-game unbeaten league run at the Boleyn Ground (W7 D7 L0). They have never gone 15 in a row there without defeat in the top-flight. Heurelho Gomes may have to settle for a place on the bench at Wembley on Sunday when Watford face Crystal Palace in the FA Cup semi-final Dimtri Payet needs one more goal to become just the second West Ham midfielder to score 10+ goals in a Premier League season, after Kevin Nolan in 2012/13.Andy Carroll has scored eight Premier League goals this season; his best return since 2010/11 (13). Indeed, Carroll has netted five goals in his last four league games.Just seven different players have scored a goal for Watford in the Premier League this season (excl. own goals) - the lowest spread of any team in the competition.Charlie predictsI still think theres a bit of life in West Ham, even though the top four has gone for them, and they still have a lot more incentive to win here than their visitors.I know theyve been getting the bad luck with the referees calls but they always seem to get into a position where they can take advantage of others slip-ups and they stumble. Its as if theres a mental block and that has hurt them.Watford have more than done enough in the league and with an FA Cup semi-final coming up, theyve lost an edge. Odion Ighalos goals have dried up. It will be an emotional final few games at Upton Park and that will keep driving West Ham on.Charlie predictions: 2-0 and Manuel Lanzini to score first - 33/1 with Sky BetBettingWest Ham are odds-on at 8/13 with Sky Bet to beat Watford and boost their hopes of securing a place in the top six. The Hammers are 11/10 shots to achieve that feat with Watford 15/2 outsiders to land a top-half finish. The Hornets won the corresponding fixture 2-0 and are 9/2 to complete the double, with the draw trading at 29/10. Andy Carroll bagged a hat-trick in the last match at Upton Park and is 4/1 to break the deadlock and 6/5 to net anytime, while Odion Ighalo and Troy Deeney are both 9/4 shots to score anytime. Get the latest odds and tips from our Sky Sports pundits here. ' ' '