Many Michigan State Spartans fans remember Darien Harris as an excellent “star” linebacker and team captain during the height of MSU football. Harris played under Mark Dantonio from 2011 through 2015. Now, to the delight of many, he finds himself employed by the university on Mel Tucker’s staff as director of player engagement.
I had the pleasure of having an in-depth phone conversation with Harris, and we tackled a wide variety of topics — starting with, well, what exactly does the director of player engagement do and what are Harris’ new responsibilities?