2024 College football coaching carousel grades: Jonathan Smith nabs ‘A+’ as Jeff Lebby begins uphill battle

Jonathan SmithA+Smith may be quiet and low key. God knows, Michigan State absolutely needed quiet and low key. He took Oregon State from shambles to showtime in six seasons. The poor Spartans needed some guidance. With Oregon State marginalized, no one can blame Smith for moving on. This was a home run for a program that needs to rebuild from the studs — physically, morally and wisely. Bringing along QB Aidan Chiles is a great start for an offense that was an eyesore. Smith knows how to coach QBs. He was one of the Beavers’ best. He will have every chance to show what Michigan State could be.

Willie FritzAThere was a resounding “Good for Willie!” around the coaching profession when Fritz got this job. The likable 63-year-old has spent 31 years as a head coach waiting to get into what is now the Power Four. He is a program builder with eight 10-win seasons and seven conference titles. Fritz has always been one of those under-the-radar treasures. The Cougars can dream of winning the Big 12 and playing for a…


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Author : Dennis Dodd

Publish date : 2023-12-21 20:03:41

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