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The 'Disney World' of Football: Courtney Hawkins on why he stayed to help build Pat Fitzgerald’s MSU
Hawkins discusses the new staff's approach - and closes the door on the Nick Marsh era
By Luke Adams
In the volatile world of modern college football, stability is a rare currency. Yet, as Michigan State moves through its first spring practice under head coach Pat Fitzgerald, a familiar face remains the heartbeat of the Spartans' offensive staff.
Courtney Hawkins, the former MSU standout and NFL veteran, is entering his seventh season coaching the wideouts in East Lansing, marking his third different head coach in six years.
Despite the turnover, Hawkins’ passion for his alma mater hasn’t dimmed. If anything, it’s intensified.
There is a lot more past the paywall, including the final closing of the door on the Nick Marsh era.
