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Michigan State set to part ways with volleyball coach Leah Johnson

Michigan State parts ways with volleyball head coach Leah Johnson

Michigan State is set to undergo a leadership change within the volleyball program. After three seasons at the helm, Leah Johnson and Michigan State are parting ways.

Johnson came to MSU from Illinois State, where she compiled a 104-53 record with four NCAA Tournament appearances. In her three seasons at MSU, she could never truly get anything going, and finished with a 43-50 (19-41 B1G) record.

Michigan State announced the decision via their athletics X page

Athletic director Alan Haller will now undergo a nationwide search to find the next leader of the school’s volleyball program.

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MSU AD Alan Haller responds to Big Ten not issuing any discipline in MSU-UM incident

There will be no punishment for either school in the Spartans-Wolverines postgame incident this past weekend.

There will be no punishment for either school in the Michigan State-Michigan postgame incident this past weekend.

The Big Ten announced on Tuesday it will essentially proceed with no punishment for either program. There were rumors and accusations that a Michigan player was stomping on a Michigan State staffer and player on the ground. However, the Big Ten determined there was not enough evidence for the league to enact any punishments.

This, of course, elicited a response from Michigan State. Shortly after the Big Ten released its statement, Spartans athletic director Alan Haller released the following statement:

“Regardless of whether I agree with the Big Ten’s decision, their decision is final. I will continue to work to make sure our student-athletes, coaches and staff are treated fairly.”

Michigan State came up short on the field in the rivalry game against the Wolverines, losing 24-17. Michigan State turns its focus to Indiana this week.

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Michigan State athletic director says he has been in touch with Big Ten about post game skirmish after Michigan loss

Alan Haller said he has ‘made his feelings known’ to the Big Ten regarding the post game skirmish after the Michigan game

Another year, another Michigan State vs. Michigan game that was overshadowed by a post game skirmish. Following the game, Michigan players were seen in a chaotic video punching, stomping, and shoving MSU players and staffers. On Monday, Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller said that he has been in touch with the Big Ten about the incident and ‘made his feelings known.’

If you want to see the incident, you can watch that here.

Here is the post from Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal detailing Haller’s statement:

MSU athletic director Alan Haller says he has been in touch with the Big Ten about the skirmish on the field at the end of the game at Michigan on Saturday night. Haller said he called the Big Ten shortly after the game and made his feelings known.

— Graham Couch (@Graham_Couch) October 28, 2024

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Watch Alan Haller give Jonathan Smith game ball for first win

Alan Haller presented the game ball to Jonathan Smith after his first win at MSU

Jonathan Smith opened his tenure as the head coach of Michigan State football with a 16-10 win over Florida Atlantic on Friday night. The win, the first in the Smith era, was underwhelming but a big win for the program nonetheless.

In the locker room after the game, MSU athletic director Alan Haller presented the game ball to Smith:

https://twitter.com/MSU_Football/status/1829729594561155505

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Michigan State AD Alan Haller speaks to the media during Big Ten media days

Michigan State AD Alan Haller speaks to the media during Big Ten Media Days

Michigan State football is currently taking part in the Big Ten media days. While much of the focus is on new head coach Jonathan Smith and what he had to say, MSU’s athletic director Alan Haller also had some interesting things to say about his goals for this program and the future of college athletics.

You can watch his comments below:

MSU AD Alan Haller releases statement about hiring Jonathan Smith

Alan Haller releases statement on the hiring of Jonathan Smith:

After conducting a thorough coaching search, Alan Haller made the decision to officially name Jonathan Smith as Michigan State’s next football coach, the 26th in program history.

The announcement came on Saturday morning and following the announcement, Haller took to X/Twitter to share his thoughts and feelings with Spartan nation.

You can read the statement here:

Exciting times for the Michigan State Family! pic.twitter.com/99n10ynR91

— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) November 25, 2023

Report: Michigan State athletic director outspoken about Michigan football sign-stealing in Big Ten meeting

Alan Haller reportedly delivered a ‘powerful message’ about Michigan sign-stealing in Big Ten meeting

According to a new report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel, when the Big Ten’s athletic directors met with Big Ten commissioner Tony Pettiti on Thursday, it was Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller who delivered ‘the most powerful message’.

According to Thamel’s report, Haller mentioned that the MSU football team had to make changes when they found out that Michigan had their signals on the Wednesday before they played. Haller also said he was concerned about player safety since the other team could presumably know where they would be going on plays.

Thamel reported that Haller also called back to the infamous Michigan tunnel incident, when Michigan demanded swift justice from the Big Ten, before the investigation was completed.

Michigan State AD Alan Haller provides community update on football coaching search

On Monday, Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller published a note to the college community regarding the football head coach situation and subsequent coaching search.

Regarding the search, we will thoroughly evaluate and do everything required to find the right individual to lead the Spartan football program. Throughout the process, I won’t be able to provide many updates. I realize that our community has a tremendous passion for Spartan football and that there’s a great desire for more information about this process. However, privacy is important to attract top-caliber candidates, most of whom are involved in their own current seasons. I expect that you will hear a lot of names and rumors. I expect to speak with many individuals throughout this process. While some are candidates, others will be resources for me as I go about my due diligence to ensure the best hire for Michigan State.’

You can read the full letter here.

WATCH: MSU basketball coach Tom Izzo has emotional hug with Alan Haller, Mel Tucker

WATCH: Tom Izzo had a nice heartfelt moment with Alan Haller and Mel Tucker following Tuesday’s win over Indiana

Tom Izzo was full of emotions after Michigan State defeated Indiana 80-65 on Tuesday night in front of a sellout crowd at the Breslin Center.

After the win, Izzo found himself having two huge embraces as he walked into the tunnel. The first with MSU athletic director Alan Haller and the second with MSU football coach Mel Tucker, both very close the leader of Michigan State basketball.

Watch the heartfelt moment on Twitter:

An emotional Tom Izzo walking off the court tonight after Michigan State's 80-65. Hugs with Alan Haller and Mel Tucker. pic.twitter.com/80o7ROfO0q

— Thomas Cook (@thomas_cook11) February 22, 2023

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A tearful Tom Izzo shared a touching moment with Michigan State’s AD after first home win since shooting

Emotions were still heavy for Michigan State’s game against Indiana.

The Michigan State men’s basketball team hosted Indiana on Tuesday in what was an heavy game for many Spartans as their first at home since a deadly campus shooting.

Three students were killed and five others wounded last Monday when a 43-year-old man opened fire on the East Lansing campus. Though the Michigan State women played at home Saturday, holding a pregame ceremony to honor the victims, emotions were still raw for the men’s game.

Almost everyone in attendance wore “Spartan Strong” shirts, including the coaching staff, and a moment of silence was held before tip-off. After securing the 80-65 win, all a teary-eyed Tom Izzo could do was bury his head in his hands.

Tom Izzo at the end of tonight's @MSU_Basketball win was so pure. 💚 #SpartanStrong pic.twitter.com/xcimL4VkXs

— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) February 22, 2023

As Izzo walked off the court, he was embraced by Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller.

The two shared a long hug before Izzo walked further into the hallway where he was greeted by head football coach Mel Tucker.

An emotional Tom Izzo walking off the court tonight after Michigan State's 80-65. Hugs with Alan Haller and Mel Tucker. pic.twitter.com/80o7ROfO0q

— Thomas Cook (@thomas_cook11) February 22, 2023

There’s nothing a basketball game could do to bring back the people who lost their lives in a senseless act of violence. But the feeling of community and togetherness present at Breslin Center seemed to be a short respite for everyone effected.

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