Gregory didn’t shy away from his connection to Michigan State and Ishbia when he was introduced in May. Ott talked warmly about his time with the Spartans on Tuesday, but said the first time he formally met Ishbia was in the final stages of the interview process. “I’ve earned the right to be here,” Ott said. “I’ve spent 20 years of working as hard as I possibly can to be here in this spot. I’ve been around great people, great coaches, great players, to allow me to grow, put me in tough spots to see if I can be better. “I know I’ve earned this opportunity. I’m going to work as hard as I can from here on out to prove I’m here for the right reasons.”