The Jonathan Smith era has officially begun at Michigan State football, with the new head coach wasting no time in assembling his coaching staff. Smith, who aims to quickly get up to speed and prepared for the upcoming recruiting and transfer portal moves, is working diligently to fill out his staff with talented individuals.

One notable aspect of Smith's staff-building process is his intention to bring a fresh perspective to the team. While Oregon State, where Smith previously coached, achieved considerable success despite having less talent than Michigan State over the past two years, he understands that simply replicating his former staff may not be the best approach.

At Oregon State, several assistant coaches earned widespread respect throughout the country. However, Smith will not be able to copy and paste his former staff onto Michigan State's roster. It is likely that at least one of Smith's former assistants, such as Trent Bray, will be a strong candidate for the vacant head coaching position at Oregon State. Additionally, Smith recognizes the importance of hiring assistant coaches with experience in recruiting both in the Midwest and the South, areas where his previous recruiting efforts were limited due to his West Coast focus.

One recent addition to Smith's staff is Jim Michalczik, who has been appointed as the new Offensive Line Coach. The precise details surrounding Michalczik's hiring have not been disclosed, but his expertise in coaching offensive linemen is expected to be a valuable asset to the team.

As the staff-building process continues, Michigan State fans eagerly anticipate every new hire that Smith brings to the program. The completion of his coaching staff will play a crucial role in shaping the team's future, with hopes of reestablishing the program's success on the field and off.

With the foundation of Smith's coaching staff gradually taking shape, it becomes increasingly apparent that his era at Michigan State football is off to a promising start. As the team prepares for the challenges ahead, only time will tell what additional changes and decisions Smith will make to further strengthen the program and solidify its standing in the college football landscape.