Why Michigan State Has One Of The Best Coaching Staffs In College Football | Jonathan Smith

Jonathan Smith has assembled an elite coaching staff in East Lansing. The Spartans hired key pieces from Smith's old staff at Oregon State, adding Joe Rossi as defensive coordinator from Minnesota and retaining Courtney Hawkins as the wide receivers coach. To win in College Football, you must have elite coaches, and Michigan State Football has plenty of them, enough to make up a Top 10 staff nationally, in my opinion. Strength and conditioning coach Mike McDonald will give the Spartans athleticism and physicality they have not experienced since the 2013-2015 run under Mark Dantonio, and Smith and his coordinators will put their players in the best position to win. Make sure to comment so I can interact with you and answer any questions you have!
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[@leespeed91]

I think MSU is in a solid position to slowly grow and improve year over year, much like Dantonio did.

[@thebighousencaaattendancer478]

😆 🤣 😂

[@jeffyoung2432]

This is not an MSU podcaster and I can understand why this is not what a UM fan wants to hear🤣@@thebighousencaaattendancer478

[@davidott886]

As an MSU fan, I agree with your opening remarks. Mel Tucker was an average at best coach who was in over his head and carried by a Heisman Caliber player in Kenneth Walker III. He never seemed like he had a true handle on the program, and was more focused on fielding a new team every year (hence his over reliance on the portal) and was never focused on building a program. College football is built through 3-4 year windows where teams gain chemistry and continuity. The issue with Tucker’s teams was that he was stubborn to a terrible fault, and he was too loyal to sub-par assets. Johnson, Hazelton, Els, etc…) I also realize now in hindsight that I disliked how Tucker carried himself, especially regarding press conferences. It always felt like the same 5 phrases came out of his mouth to answer every question. I also agree that his teams lacked discipline and execution in most aspects. The games that best show who Mel Tucker truly was as a coach are these, 2021 Purdue, 2022 Indiana. Games that were more than winnable, where the team wasn’t ready, and after they faced adversity they folded under the pressure. I am incredibly excited about MSU next year, and cannot wait to play Victory for MSU in the marching band for this team. Coach Smith is incredibly likable, he has the support of Izzo, Dantonio and Haller. He has a brand new state of the art facility. And he has an incredibly passionate and supportive group of alumni and donors. Thanks always for your wonderful analysis and Go Green!

[@Oziot]

Could not have said it any better myself. Go White!

[@HouseofVenesianberg]

You will never win a National Title in your lifetime

[@HouseofVenesianberg]

You will never see MSU win a national title in your lifetime

[@davidott886]

@@HouseofVenesianberg and where in my comment did I say I would?

[@HouseofVenesianberg]

@@davidott886 Based on the size of your comment, You know you can say things without saying them, But anyway, you’ll never see MSU win a national title in your lifetime

[@zackscout6365]

Have you ever tried to start an interview with Matt Sheehan of Locked on Spartans? Im sure he would like to have you on his show

[@burntchickenleg3504]

Love Matt’s show

[@collegefootballwithsam]

No, I have not, but thank you for the suggestion. I am trying to get several people on for interviews this year, and I will certainly reach out to Matt Sheehan this year. Thank you again, Zack.

[@danielwebb823]

I’d suggest Steven brooks, chase glasser as well

[@kennnetheverts4258]

​@collegefootballwithsam Matt does a great job and is unbiased at the health of the program I think you guys would do great for the popularity of both your channels

[@Satchmojones]

Spartan fan here, can't stand Sheehan would rather listen to UofM fan Sam....Sheehan is just a clown, the guy is so cringey hes like listening to a used car salesman.

[@applezebra0930]

Agree 100%,he amassed a great staff,on both sides of the ball.Very well spoken coach. He will do very well his first year,and improve every year.Look forward to beating Michigan.Go Green!

[@danflashes6053]

I’m excited to see what Carter can do this year with an improved offensive line and a legit QB. He had a solid year last year running for his life. I think if our O-line play improves even marginally, which it should, he will run for 1,000 this year.

[@frittyloc7244]

I think he'll run for 1200 yards ....

[@theharmelodynetwork]

I honestly think with this staff, the people they pulled out of the portal, and what they salvaged from their recruiting class they can do some damage this year... they are still far away from being elite, but in 3-4 years they can be. I don't think its too much to ask to make a bowl game this year, and the playoff in 3.

[@putansug]

Way too early to say if this staff is elite or not. Been an MSU fan for a very long time and maybe I'm a little shell shocked, but I think this program needs to show me again.

[@JamesMCarlson]

An awesome running back in Mel Tucker? Cmon man. Maybe listen to it once before posting. It was 40 secs in.

[@flash521]

The short Mel Tucker era was painful for Spartan players and fans. However, NOW, as tough as it was to go through the Mel Tucker embarrassment incident to totally disrupt last year, hiring Jonathan Smith may make it worth it all. This Coach and his magnetism to bring such talent already - assistant coaches, players, = like Aiden Chiles = indeed is likely worth all the pain and frustration. I sense great football 🏈 ahead for Spartans. And with the top 12 playoff, it is likely in a few years we will be in the playoff MIX. Yes -- that is possible and even PLAUSIBLE.

[@antoniotrivelloni8191]

Don't do that Don't give me hope

[@collegefootballwithsam]

But I am obliged to give out hope if it exists.

[@davidschneider6306]

MSU probably according to this fellow may be the greatest coaching staff in the history of college and professional football.

[@garmbarbs]

B1G doesn't run through Ann Arbor. 19 out of 22 starters left and half of the coaching staff is gone. If they get 8 wins next year, they would be lucky

[@ericherrero4334]

I have a slight feeling that we're gonna beat them this year I'll

[@thereviewer606]

Great podcast! More Michigan State info please! Thanks

[@HouseofVenesianberg]

Michigan State will never win a national title in your lifetime

[@dougcaron5958]

I have been a conscious Spartan fan since 1987. Smith has the greatest potential to be the best coach in MSU history.

[@thebighousencaaattendancer478]

Keep telling yourself that, little brother.

[@HouseofVenesianberg]

They’re not winning a national title in your lifetime

[@edmignery4361]

Dantonio???

[@burnsy_13]

Joe Rossi or coach W on the oline is huge. But I think the biggest might be Courtney Hawkins. I think if all goes well Lindgrin gets a Hc job soon and Hawkins could be THE next big OC

[@OHIOSTATE1FAN]

@collegefootballwithsam Ik this is offtopic but, if they hired Moore it would be a disaster for Michigan and here’s why. Sherron Moore is a good OC and won 4 games as an interim but during those interim games Harbaugh was there for the entire week helping the team practice for the game. Even with the practice they still struggled Vs Maryland, Penn state (only for first half) And Ohio State. If Moore gets hired, then that would mean he would have no Harbaugh because he left for the chargers and so Moore would not be ready.

[@ericherrero4334]

Good

[@Satchmojones]

Strength and Conditioning is of the utmost importance, Wayyyyyyy too many injuries even out of the gates the last 2 or 3 years. Cannot forget about the Conditioning part of Strength and Conditioning that's where the injuries come from.

[@markheidema3699]

I'm excited to know that Coach Smith will recruit the Midwest again. There are a lot of quality, hard-nosed football players in MIchigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania. I really don't think the overhaul will take that long.

[@donaldschmidt2990]

How great was Kenneth Walker? He made the entire world think Mel Tucker could actually coach. Me included!! Walker was as great a college player as there has been in 30 years. Walker should have won the Heisman unanimously. THAT IS THE BIGGEST SHITHEAD AWARD EVER. I agree that this is a top ten staff Smith has assembled. The line coaching and physical conditioning is regarded as top level. The strength and conditioning coach may be the second most important man on a team. Next to the head coach. A great strength coach can push a player even beyond their dreams. A player of solid ability can outperform a better athlete if he is developed fully. Mark Dantonio was proof of that. Michigan State may not have recruited as many elite athletes. They just played that way. My favorite Spartan ever, Denicos Allen., said "We have two and three stars that play like fours and fives." Smith will trump what even Dantonio did. His coaching staff is as good or better, with a more imaginative approach. If Smith doesn't convince you of his talent, winning at Oregon State, what will? I believe that MSU will have a one year rebuild. After that it's game on.

[@dariusdoolittle2024]

“I made that bitch famous” -Kenneth Walker 3

[@robd.1314]

You can disagree with me but I think as soon as Tuck signed the lucrative contract he did not care what happened to the football program. I think it was such a large deal he could just retire if it failed. I'm excited about Coach Smith to see what he and his staff can do. It was time to turn the page.

[@robd.1314]

Oh yeah, I'm a big time MSU fan.

[@drae408]

As a Michigan fan, I tried to warn some of you msu fans about Mel Tucker and that 2021 season. People want to talk about Mel getting his guys, when we had some good players on that team. I would not say you guys have one of the best coaching staffs in college football but better than what they had in the past. I think you guys will be in the same boat as us with the offense. I think msu will have a better defense this season if the can go back to an 4-3 or 3-4 type.

[@DocSkirv]

lol, will revisit this when Smith gives you a 5-7 season.

[@dariusdoolittle2024]

With the schedule they have this upcoming year? Unlikely

[@Oziot]

I’d take 5-7 in year one if the losses are competitive. Keep in mind, that’d be better than MSU’s ‘23 record in year four of the disastrous Tucker era. Smith is, at the very least, more of a proven commodity who has actually rebuilt a program and has gotten things done. Think he’ll do some good work w/ MSU. Rome wasn’t built in a day, after all.

[@T375805197]

Lol, he's a better Dantonio, msu will be dominate and sparty will rise again, possibly to a natty in time. Smith is a dog man!

[@thatidiot1863]

The OL coach and the two DB coaches were the best hires, is it weird that the two hires im most worried about are the coordinators?

[@edwinhargrave679]

The old defensive coordinator did a poor job and it wasn't fair to the players at all.

[@masonwilliams8578]

I got high hopes for Demetrus Martin. MSU secondary has been awful ever since Dantonio left and I don’t think it was because of a lack of talent. Martins brought in a ton of talent everywhere he’s been and he’s developed that talent. Should be a lot of growth from the secondary group.

[@jayclean5653]

It was 100% on the coaching (or lack thereof) and a lack of discipline.

[@raywhite5267]

Great new staff at MSU

[@dougcaron5958]

Louisiana removed us in favor of going to Wake Forest. Similar payday and less travel. Rumor is that we are looking for an FCS like Delaware State to fill the void.

[@brettk9316]

Yeah this another one let's see it first type of thing I'm not buying it until proven on this staff. Like michigan winning natty was hard sell until saw it with my own eyes.

[@tejasgreen1717]

smart man!

[@robertsisu]

Now they need is players

[@collegefootballwithsam]

They are using the transfer portal well, but they need to prioritize high school recruiting as well.

[@Colkev2024]

Coach Smith will have a better career than Coach D at MSU

[@collegefootballwithsam]

How many games should Jonathan Smith win with this (fbschedules.com/2024-michigan-state-football-schedule/) schedule?

[@Oziot]

I would say 7-8. I am optimistic for the first time in a long time as an MSU fan, and I foresee the team being much more competitive offensively & defensively going forward. Definitely think 7-5 in year one is plausible, with a bowl win adding another notch in the win column to move State to 8-5.

[@whatuwant6945]

I think 8-9 wins is feasible

[@ralphpeck6927]

As a Ohio State fan, I have always rooted for sparty also because of Ohio ties with Saban and Dantonio. I think Smith was a great hire, but I believe he is a program guy and maybe not a quick turn around. It looks like 7 wins to me as long as they don't lose a winnable game. I won't be surprised if they are a 10 win team come 2026, with 8 maybe 9 in 2025. I think they might be the big winners in the Michigan shake-up

[@jesusrivera743]

I think the Spartans will have a losing season 5-7 , 4-8 with a little luck 6-6.

[@ericherrero4334]

6 0r 7 wins

[@MFosterSr]

#3

[@khrisstake2210]

Tell me, what's smiths best game?

[@jimmarble1425]

Liar's poker.

[@khrisstake2210]

@@jimmarble1425 what

[@xmen123ify]

Yeah the Michigan state beavers 🦫

[@Oziot]

I get the joke, but I mean, don’t *most* coaches poach players from their previous stop when taking a new job? Like when coaches hire their former assistants when heading elsewhere.

[@dbungart3044]

If he has any success whatsoever he is moving to a bigger program. He seems like that sort of dude.

[@normanhopkins6114]

MSU has a "Top 10" coaching staff. You're kidding, right? Talk about underachieving.

[@thebighousencaaattendancer478]

No matter what coaching staff little brother has, they're always gonna suck, and they're NEVER winning a Natty!

[@HouseofVenesianberg]

Exactly! I don’t know why Sam waste 30 mins talking about schools like Michigan State & Nebraska like they’re gonna do something, they better hope to just win 8 games next season

[@thebighousencaaattendancer478]

@@HouseofVenesianberg Sam is giving little brother false hope that they can actually make a bowl game next year! 😆 🤣 😂

[@HouseofVenesianberg]

@@thebighousencaaattendancer478 That’s what it is, No way Sam was actually serious😂

[@HockeyTownHooligan5]

Your coach doesn’t love you

[@HockeyTownHooligan5]

@@HouseofVenesianbergCongrats on the natty*

[@khrisstake2210]

They made ONE hire.

[@dariusdoolittle2024]

Made several

[@sicnarf423]

damn your annoying in your presentation!

[@matthewskiba1694]

MSU got a better coach but will never reach the top