EAST LANSING, Mich. — Mel Tucker said earlier this offseason he didn't expect to make any coaching changes. Then, Marco Coleman left for his Alma mater at Georgia Tech, and Brandon Jordan took a job with the Seattle Seahawks. Diron Reynolds filled the defensive line position, and Jim Salgado is the team's new cornerbacks coach.
"I got here Friday late in the afternoon and we were practicing Saturday morning. For me it was I've got to pick up what's going on, what's already in and getting to know the players and what they can do," Salgado said.
The Spartan's defense and secondary struggled mighty last year. Between transfers and plenty of young players ready to take another step, MSU needs a much improved secondary.
"Guys are putting in a lot more work and I think we are attacking days a little bit better than we were last year," Sophomore Dillon Tatum said.
Jaden Mangham will be back following a promising freshman season cut short by a scary head and neck injury. His brother also transferring into the program, they’ll be on the opposite side of the ball but wearing the same number.
"Both of us being able to wear the same number makes it easier on our mom," Jaden Mangham said. "I'm still trying to meet him in the hole, we haven't met yet, hopefully, I get that soon."
Fans will get to see the Spartans at their annual Spring game on April 15. Mel Tucker has yet to announce what the format of the game will look like.
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