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The Michigan State football coaching staff, including interim head coach Harlon Barnett, has been dismissed after a disappointing season. Athletic director Alan Haller is reportedly targeting Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith as a potential replacement for former head coach Mel Tucker. The Spartans finished the season with a 4-8 record, and this decision marks a significant change for the program.
Michigan State Athletic Director Alan Haller reportedly criticized the Big Ten's handling of the Michigan sign-stealing scandal, pointing out the conference's swift actions in previous incidents involving Michigan State. Haller expressed concern for player safety and called the league's response hypocritical, as the Big Ten is now waiting for the NCAA investigation to unfold. While the circumstances may not be identical, Haller's comments highlight the inconsistency in disciplinary measures taken by the conference.
Michigan State Athletic Director Alan Haller explains the decision to move the regular-season finale against Penn State to Ford Field in Detroit, citing the need to fulfill obligations under the new Big Ten media rights deal with NBC. Haller put together a focus group to get feedback and said most was positive. Moving the game to Detroit means Michigan State's home schedule is reduced from seven to six, but guarantees from the Big Ten will ensure that those who made money off of home football games that were not athletics will not have lost revenue from their bottom line.
Michigan State has hired Robyn Fralick as the new coach for its women's basketball program, with the aim of joining the national elite. Fralick, who has a track record of success at the Division 2 and 1 levels, believes that Michigan State can win championships. The move is part of the school's effort to capitalize on the surging popularity of women's college basketball, which has seen record-breaking viewership and attendance numbers. Michigan State hopes that Fralick's hiring, along with increased staff salaries and operational budgets, will help the program compete nationally.