Spartan Speak: Mark Dantonio reshuffles Michigan State coaching staff; Big Ten contenders

Phil Friend
Lansing State Journal
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Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari are back in the Friend Zone for the latest episode of the Spartan Speak podcast. 

The highlights of the week include the Michigan State basketball team's win over Penn State on Sunday and last week's surprise press conference where football coach Mark Dantonio reshuffled (but did not fire) his staff.

Today's topics include: 

- Recapping Sunday's win over Penn State (1:55)

- The meaning of the games vs. Michigan, a potential top-5 matchup, that will come at the end of the season and who else is in the Big Ten mix (5:00)

- Previewing Thursday's game with Nebraska (9:47)

- Mark Dantonio's decision to promote Brad Salem to offensive coordinator, shuffling other positions but keeping everyone on staff (15:00) 

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Contact digital sports reporter Phil Friend at 517-377-1220 or pfriend@lsj.com. Follow him on Twitter @Phil_Friend.

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