New MSU Football Coach Jonathan Smith introduced to Spartan Nation

<p>Jonathan Smith, who has led Oregon State to new heights during his tenure over the past six seasons, has been named Michigan State University’s 26th head football coach.</p><p> </p><p>Smith was introduced at a press conference on campus on November 28.</p><p> </p><p><strong><em>Press Conference Highlights</em></strong>:</p><p> </p><p>(0:00) – Spartans Athletic Director Alan Haller’s opening comments</p><p> </p><p>(5:31) – Coach Smith’s opening comments</p><p> </p><p>(13:52) – Are you going to study the history of Spartan Football and is that important?</p><p> </p><p>(14:30) – How hard was it to leave your alma mater and what attracted you to MSU?</p><p> </p><p>(15:08) – How will you go about assembling your staff?</p><p> </p><p>(16:20) – What is your perspective on the importance of mental health for your players?</p><p> </p><p>(17:08) – What did you learn from your Oregon State experience you will carry over to MSU?</p><p> </p><p>(18:15) – What catch phrases do you use that your players will get used to hearing?</p><p> </p><p>(19:01) – How will you address the roster?</p><p> </p><p>(20:18) – Will you consult with Mark Dantonio?</p><p> </p><p>(21:06) – Did the dissolution of the Pac 12 influence your decision to come to MSU?</p><p> </p><p>(22:19) – What did you learn from watching some of MSU’s games this season?</p><p> </p><p><em>Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the </em><a href="http://go.msu.edu/listen"><em>radio</em></a><em> and through </em><a href="http://go.msu.edu/Spotify"><em>Spotify</em></a><em>, </em><a href="http://go.msu.edu/ApplePodcasts"><em>Apple Podcasts</em></a><em>, and </em><a href="http://go.msu.edu/podcasts"><em>wherever</em></a><em> you get your show.</em></p>