Michigan State Head Coach Jonathan Smith Joins The Valenti Show with Rico

[@keithzastrow]

First of all, major props to whomever recommended that Smith do this interview. That's the behind the scenes stuff that's important. I wanted Urban but as an MSU alum I am VERY happy with this hire and he's certainly much younger than Urban which is a plus.

[@noah.conley]

Jonathan Smith put in some work in a short time span! Excited to see what he can do in a full recruiting cycle next year

[@lonewo1f045]

I’m actually rooting for Michigan State to succeed this upcoming season and Im a Georgia fan who happens to live in Michigan with family down in Cedartown, GA lol. Let’s see what the Spartans do with this guy!

[@noah.conley]

@@lonewo1f045 thanks appreciate it man, this past year really took a gut punch to fanbase! Georgia is the definition of peak success in college football! You guys got robbed by that catch call against bama

[@lonewo1f045]

@@noah.conley doesn’t matter we played like absolute garbage

[@flash521]

So far, MSU alumni, I am impressed with Coach Smith and all he is bringing to Spartan nations’s 🏈 future. Already looking forward to looking forward to a stunning offense. Right now, there is no reason to think Coach Smith is a real STEP UP. 12:45

[@JD-zx3cv]

He was the right hire. MSU will definitely be a force to be reckoned with

[@normanleroy1874]

I like the hire, he's a legit coach who built a winning program in a challenging environment and he can definitely do the same in East Lansing.

[@AutumLane]

As a Michigan fan I have to say this guy is all class. Great show! Good luck next year Sparty!

[@timstort8223]

As a Michigan die hard supporter for thirty years I have to say State landed themselves a good one

[@bestcoastsxmcp]

I've lived in East Lansing (1997-1999, 2007-2009) and Corvallis (2015-2017). They're identical places in different states. 😅

[@byronbullough5739]

Love what he’s done in the short amount of time on campus. Exciting times in East Lansing, GO GREEN!

[@erics990]

When Valenti asks about the importance of the UofM-MSU rivalry and hears his blasé answer (7:25), watch how exasperated he already becomes with this guy lol

[@Satchmojones]

Yeah im concerned with Oregon coming over that may be the game that always drives him at heart, and we will continue to lose to Michigan. Once he sees it first hand though thats a whole other story.

[@stevekov6740]

@@Satchmojones anything can happen but realistically I think you guys will have an excellent shot at beating Michigan in 2025 in EL. Who knows what will have changed by that point.

[@coltrxne2154]

I noticed that too, his eyes and expression annoyed like “really…?”

[@peoplefirst1855]

Excellent. Loved this episode. Coach Smith sounds good

[@supermodel2]

I think he will prove to be a very good hire for Michigan State.

[@scottlaux6934]

Great hire. Solid guy. And I am a Michigan alum. The last thing I want is another 49-0 waste of a weekend.

[@joeplonka6568]

Dude, don’t lie. Ur on ur knees hoping that happens again

[@stevekov6740]

Man, you KNOW you enjoyed that beat-down. I certainly did! I'll meet you half way and say that after all is said and done the Monday morning at work is more fun after say a Michigan winning a game like 2018 when they were both ranked. But on gameday no, scoring touchdown after touchdown and relaxing in a rocking chair during the second half is much better. We may win many of the next matchups but few if any will be by half that margin.

[@rickmsu1271]

Going to need Coach D to impart his thoughts on the UM rivalry. Coach Smith needs to understand how important that game is as well as concretely talk about that to the fans and Alumni! When you can go toe to toe with them and beat them 2/3 of the time you are in contention for titles! Go Green!!

[@slyde734]

Mike's being a good company man! Go Green!

[@traviskemp6222]

Good interview, I like coach smith for MSU. This is definitely MSU radio even though mike and Rico act like the call it down the middle haha.

[@CoD3x4life]

They do call it down the middle

[@nemesis_ftw]

You clearly don’t listen much do you. He’s bashed Izzo for his lack of change and the mediocrity in the basketball program. He defended Izzo and Dantonio when they’re being lumped in with a guy like Nassar. And he criticized MSU and Dantonio for just rearranging the deck chairs and not embracing change and eventually leaving around signing day putting the football program in a bad spot. Go listen to his rant about John L Smith when he was coach. You’re clearly a Michigan fan who upset his program has been in the limelight for the wrong reasons this season. That’s on your coach Harbaugh.

[@samuelwilliams6154]

Rico not so much. But Mike is the only guy that’s willing to give UofM credit and rip his own school and teams. Haven’t seen a UofM guy on the station give msu credit or rip their own school

[@SteveSmith-cl2mu]

I mean mikes logo is green.. lol

[@traviskemp6222]

@@CoD3x4life I like mike and Rico. Been listening to them for a few years. I prefer mike and Terry but Rico is ok. For the most part Mike does call it the way he sees it but he can be overly biased with his opinions. Granted, Mike is a MSU grad and everyone has their biases. He also gives credit where credit is do but he does have tendencies of being overly biased in his views at times. You can go back and find examples. I’m not anti-Valenti, I think his show is a good listen but as he likes to call things the way he sees them, so do I.

[@googleface5]

Love this interview. Less coach speak than at the podium.

[@Macattack11639]

No wonder Mike doesn’t do interviews, he seems stiff as a board and at the dentist. Seems like a solid coach though.

[@HMbeav8404]

🐍

[@jonr9659]

Why did Rico keep asking the same questions

[@spartaninvirginia]

"why did you want the Michigan State job? What was the selling point?" "$7.25M/year." That's the real answer.

[@strokin3s]

Wow, Rico! Just wasn’t that funny, but I see you fan girling on what Valenti says! 😂😂

[@william8654]

Rico "Why did you want the MSU job?" Smith...well when they are willing to give me a 4 million dollar raise a year they had me!"

[@jayclean5653]

I don't think that was the main factor. I think it was more that the PAC12 crumbled and Osu was about to be a Mountain West program. If the PAC stayed together, then I guarantee you that Coach Smith would still be at Osu.

[@stevenculver6416]

I've been a critical as anyone about state but i think this guy is gonna do something special there....everyone gave tucker a chance and he was a known bum that wasn't even vetted before he was hired. This guy is a football nerd and has a plan...why aren't you naysayers on board with smith...you will eat your words. They will be competitive next year and the o line will be a complete turn around

[@jamesreed2475]

Absolute garbage take. Conveniently forgot to even mention that the conference imploded (and for all intents and purposes is no more) and that their schedule for the foreseeable future is a flaming dumpster fire. As if these things dont matter and arent major contributing factors. You lost all credibility when you left that out. Then you bring up Chiles not playing but obviously he wasnt upset about it cause he followed Smith to MSU as did other players.

[@andrewboudreau5279]

I think MSU got a good one

[@blucaptain]

Huge fan of Smith. Hope the fan base gives him more than 2 yrs

[@putansug]

He goes 5-7 and 4-8 he won't

[@blucaptain]

@@putansug predict a bowl game next yr FAU, Maryland (resetting), Louisiana, BC, Iowa (@home), Indiana, Illinois, Purdue & Rutgers Gotta be able to win 6 of those...riiiiiight ?

[@putansug]

@@blucaptain I mean, it seems like the fan base got ahead of themselves with Mel. I think JS could work, but this program needs to show me.

[@blucaptain]

@@putansug I totally understand that feeling

[@treble77]

None of these coaches stress academics at all. It's always been a facade but still hilarious....

[@nick-cox]

Mentioning big brother in this interview is so on par for little brother

[@treble77]

Wheres his private jet photos tho?

[@JohnCunningham-sy5ug]

Yeah is a Tesla troll model 😅😅

[@barrysmith720]

Let the man get some of his recruits on the team first before you start congratulating or criticizing his ass all right

[@wildwildseth2461]

All of this to go 5-7 the next 3 years

[@Satchmojones]

What a moronic take, they had an absolute dumpster fire this year and went 4-8, could have easily been 6-6 without all the distractions and a cohesive coaching staff.

[@CertifiedSupplyChainPro]

Rico is a clown

[@matthewmccarthy1791]

The black uniforms are, at best, generic. Have some sense of identity - the great programs don't value gimmicks.

[@Satchmojones]

Yeah I dont care for the black uniforms.

[@AJ-vm8ft]

Where is Urban Meyer? I thought that was a done deal. He was reported in East Lansing more than 1 time. Oops

[@Satchmojones]

Yeah and I thought you guys were taking your ball and leaving the BIG10 what ever happened to that you whiney ass karens.

[@ryanr3951]

Harbaughs gonna love bullying this nerd. Might well be decades before the Shartans luck into another win over the aMAIZEin Men of Michigan

[@BEZ313]

Never humble… when will u learn😂

[@jasoncarpenter8487]

Everyone screenshot this 🤡 comment. Two years. Write it down. If it's next year, crawl back in your hole.

[@Erica-vd1gb]

Aw I think it could be the other way around this is your last year !!

[@chosen2030]

Ah yes, the mighty wolvercheats.

[@Satchmojones]

Being humble is a sign of class...so yeah don't hold your breath. You would think at least with the BIG10, NCAA and FBI all on your campus in the same year you might display some humility and not throw rocks...in absolute reality that's just not how UofM is built, never have been, never will be.@@BEZ313