The Jonathan Smith era might be coming to a close, and for many Michigan State fans, that’s great news.
While Smith isn’t a bad coach and he proved himself as a program builder at Oregon State, the fit just hasn’t been there in East Lansing. He doesn’t have the personality to really inspire his players, coaching staff, or the donors that could make his job a whole lot easier. He’s a nice guy, but he just doesn’t have the fire that has made the legendary Michigan State coaches so successful.
Some might even say that Smith has lost control of his program — that infamous Bobby Williams quote still plays on repeat in some of our heads.