Batt, Guskiewicz comment on hiring Pat Fitzgerald to Michigan State

Michigan State athletics announced via their X page that the school has officially hired Pat Fitzgerald as the school's next head football coach.

The change in leadership comes from MSU AD J Batt, with the full support of MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz. Batt then targeted Fitzgerald, and got the job done, bringing his guy to East Lansing.

Following the hire being made official, MSU released a press release on the matter, where Batt and Guskiewicz released comments on the matter.

"Today marks the beginning of a new era for Michigan State Football," said Batt. "Pat Fitzgerald is widely recognized as an exceptional football coach, whose teams play with extreme toughness and grit, demonstrate continual improvement and maximize potential. Pat is an excellent fit for Michigan State Football, as he understands the Big Ten, has great relationships throughout the Midwest and embodies the values on which our program was built. His incredible passion will resonate throughout the program, connecting with all members of our Spartan community, including student-athletes, coaches, staff, alumni and donors."

Guskiewicz echoed Batt's statement, sharing how excited he is to have a leader like Fitzgerald leading the program.

"Pat Fitzgerald is a proven leader who understands the full mission of intercollegiate athletics—competitive excellence, academic achievement, and the holistic development of student-athletes," said MSU President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D. "His track record of building disciplined, resilient teams and his commitment to coaching with integrity make him an exceptional fit for Michigan State University. I'm confident that under his leadership, Spartan Football will thrive on and off the field."

An exciting era for Michigan State football is coming, and has all the proper people in line with a vision in East Lansing.

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