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Cory Linsner

Michigan State football to hire Minnesota DC Joe Rossi to same position

New Michigan State football Jonathan Smith was tasked with hiring the next defensive coordinator for the program. This defensive coordinator is going to have a great deal of autonomy over the defense.

Smith has found his man: Joe Rossi, who has spent the past five seasons as the Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.

Rossi’s resume:

2001–2002 Thiel (AST)
2003–2006 Thiel (DC/LB)
2007–2008 Maine (SPT/DB)
2009–2011 Maine (DC/LB)
2012–2013 Rutgers (SPT)
2014–2015 Rutgers (DC/SAF)
2017 Minnesota (QC)
2018 Minnesota (DL)
2018 Minnesota (Interim DC/LB)
2019–present Minnesota (DC/LB)

This is regarded as a huge hire for Michigan State and one Spartan fans should be excited about.

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