Heading into the 2024 season, new Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith must prepare his team to face and exceed low expectations.
Last Wednesday, March 27, returning senior linebacker Cal Halladay told reporters that Coach Smith was “low ego, high output” when he arrived on the scene. This is great news for Spartans fans. Halladay has expressed a desire to play for Smith, saying it will make a difference, and that the philosophy of this newly revamped team is that “the star of the team is the team,” giving the entire program He said it lets him know that it doesn't matter whether he plays or not. No one is better than the best or the worst.
Bonding will be a big part of the team's success this season. With a new, young roster and coaching staff, we will have to build relationships with many new faces.
Former Oregon State quarterback Aidan Childs, who played his freshman season under Smith, spoke with members of the media about how easy it was to transfer to East Lansing to follow the coach. He trusts Smith and knows it's going to be a tough year, he said. Although he knows there will be some struggles, Chiles is ready to do what needs to be done and lead the Spartans to a better year and a more promising future.
Chiles said Coach Smith “treats everyone the same. We're all players, we're all people too. You can talk to him about anything.”
It's always good for players to have a coach who is easy to talk to and who listens and listens. This is a big deal for a struggling program with a young quarterback as it will help him develop and improve his production.
Fans are expecting big things from the Michigan State Spartans this season. Everything started in the spring and things are off to a good start. Things are looking up for the Spartans as they enter this new era, with a team that trusts their coach and a coach who cares about their players outside of football.
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