Answering your Michigan State Football Questions and Emailsâ€¦

Good day Hondo. I was wondering about DeAnthony Arnett. He was for all intents and purposes a bust last season. Could you give me any idea why they didnâ€™t redshirt him if they werenâ€™t going to use him more? Chris is South Carolina

Great question Chris and I can tell you that in talking to my colleagues there isnâ€™t one player more polarizing on the team right now than Arnett. To be blunt, Arnett should have red-shirted. Looking back, Coach Dantonio knows that. Coach Roushar and Coach Samuel both told Dantonio that. Dantonio had done a lot to help Arnett and his (Dantonio's) perception of Tennessee football was what it used to be and not what it had become. It was logical to assume that even though DeAnthony Arnettâ€™s role was limited with the Volunteers, the fact he had a role as a true freshman was impressive. It proved to be a wrong perception. Looking back with hindsight that is always 20/20, Dantonio made a mistake in not listening to his coaches.

Hi Hondo. I was curious that after the spring game DeAnthony Arnett had if we can finally put him in the starting role and leave him where he belongs. Patrick

No. We are not allowed to be specific with details on things that we see in practice Patrick so I must paint with a wide brush. DeAnthony did make some great catches in the spring game, but still had a poor spring when I was allowed to watch, and when I talked with those inside the program, including his biggest supporters, they concur for when I wasnâ€™t there. DeAnthony has to spend a ton of time catching the ball on the jug machines, watching film, learning the play book, and executing his responsibilities on each play.

Hondo, I was wondering with DeAnthony Arnett being drafted last in the 2012 spring draft and like ninth this year, if that should tell us something? Coaches do not determine that, it is your teammates. Martin

Yes, it should be very telling.

Hondo, with such a backlog of wide outs, is it safe to assume that we may see a transfer? Keith in Novi

I think it is safe to assume that two of themÂ are stronglyÂ considering that. I am not prepared to say right now that two are going for sure. I am prepared to tell you that I am aware of two that are taking a long hard look at it.

Hondo, I was intrigued when I was listening to the radio show after the bowl game, you talked about Mike Sadler getting surgery on his kicking, non-punting knee. Never heard that. I noticed this spring he didnâ€™t kick and then heard you ask Coach. Could you give some more detail please? Monica

Sure will Monica. Mike was recruited heavily by everyone. LSU, Bama, and I even broke the story on signing day eve with USC and Lane Kiffin. He plants for punting on the leg he kicks with. A left footed punter and a right footed kicker. He wrecked his plant knee very early in the season last year and many thought he should have had surgery then. He gutted it out with pain meds and had a great year. He did have surgery after the season and depending on how it heals may need more just to clean up scar tissue. There was no reason to risk it this spring, but with the MSU kicking woes Dantonio has already said he will get a shot in the fall if need be. Sadler is a great kicker. I have personally watched him nail kickoffs THROUGH THE UPRIGHTS and make field goals of 60+ yards.

Hondo, I caught the radio show late one night back in late February or early March. You were discussing Will Gholston and his leaving. You referenced Shilique Calhounâ€™s role in that. I have listened many times hoping to catch you elaborating on that and havenâ€™t heard you. Could you please fill me in? Cliff

Sure will Cliff. As you know I have a strong appreciation and respect for Will. If you go back and watch the film (watch the BWW Bowl) you will see in several key sequences, as the season progressed, Will was on the sideline and Shilique was playing. Will loves MSU, but part of the reason that I said it was good for him to go when he did is because he would have been in a dogfight with Calhoun for his job. There wasnâ€™t any guarantee that he would have had the job and his minutes for sure were going to drop if he won it or not. Will is a special person, but with the rise of Calhoun it was in Willâ€™s best interest.

Hondo, do you think that the growth of Riley Bullough and the three freshmen coming in will motivate Nick Tompkins, Nick Hill, and Jeremy Langford? George in Okemos

George, I do not think that motivation is the issue. None of them could get any reps last year of any significance, let along keep a KR or PR job. Tompkins got some strong looks at KR and may stick there, but I will be stunned, as will others key in the program, if Langford or Hill get significant meaningful reps in the fall. Could they? Absolutely, but with a short window to prepare I expect Riley and the freshman to get a ton. Hill and Langford had a golden opportunity to separate themselves this spring. There was separation, but it was them going backwards. You win jobs in the spring and neither did that. Talking with players and coaches it was ABUNDANTLY clear that Riley and the freshmen are where the MSU RB situation is going.

Hondo, will we ever see Darien Harris with his hands on the ball in an offensive capacity when he isnâ€™t returning an interception or running back a fumble? He is from out my way and a great explosive player. James in Boston

First of all, James I hope you know that not only the Spartan Nation, but our entire nation stands with Boston and we are praying for you and your city. Secondly, he did get a good look at KR with Nick Tompkins this spring and that would be a great look. With Denicos out, Harris played very good this spring. With the rise of Riley Bullough they didnâ€™t need him there. You are right, he has special talent with the ball and I love the KR idea.

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