New Michigan State football Jonathan Smith was tasked with hiring the next defensive coordinator for the program. This defensive coordinator is going to have a great deal of autonomy over the defense.
Smith has found his man: Joe Rossi, who has spent the past five seasons as the Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.
Sources: Minnesota defensive coordinator Joe Rossi is expected to become the next defensive coordinator at Michigan State.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 10, 2023
Rossi’s resume:
| 2001–2002 | Thiel (AST) |
|---|---|
| 2003–2006 | Thiel (DC/LB) |
| 2007–2008 | Maine (SPT/DB) |
| 2009–2011 | Maine (DC/LB) |
| 2012–2013 | Rutgers (SPT) |
| 2014–2015 | Rutgers (DC/SAF) |
| 2017 | Minnesota (QC) |
| 2018 | Minnesota (DL) |
| 2018 | Minnesota (Interim DC/LB) |
| 2019–present | Minnesota (DC/LB) |
This is regarded as a huge hire for Michigan State and one Spartan fans should be excited about.
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