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SpartanMag LIVE! Comparoni discusses Michigan State football, heading into Signing Day

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East Lansing, Mich. – SpartanMag publisher Jim Comparoni is joined by Ron “Big Moobie” Armstrong for the latest edition of SpartanMag LIVE! to discuss Michigan State football recruiting in the final days heading into Signing Day. 

In this edition, topics discussed include:

* Jayvant Brown’s de-commitment from Michigan State. The four-star linebacker from Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas re-opened his recruitment Sunday afternoon. What’s next for Michigan State in this area?

* The offensive line recruiting picture, including Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College offensive tackle prospect Keyshawn Blackstock.

* The recruitment of transfer portal defensive tackles Jarrett Jackson (6-6, 300, Florida State) and Dre Butler (6-5, 300, Liberty).

Comparoni and Armstrong discuss the strengths of recent Michigan State commitments:

* QB Sam Leavitt (6-2, 195, Portland, Ore.).

* WR Aziah Johnson (6-2, 175, Richmond, Va.).

* RB Jaelon Barbarin (5-9, 180, Simi Valley, Calif.).

* DB Sean Brown (6-3, 195, Simi Valley, Calif.)

* K Jonathan Kim (transfer from North Carolina).

* TE Tyneil Hopper (6-2, 250, Boise State)

* Comparoni discusses where Michigan State sits in the nation team recruiting rankings, and how rankings differ from site to stie.

* Comparoni tackles common questions, such as the chances of changes on Michigan State’s football coaching staff going forward.

* Comparoni briefly discusses how and why Michigan State hockey has enjoyed such a drastic turn-around thus far in the season.

* Comparoni theorizes on which of Michigan State’s committed players are likely to have an early impact (don’t sleep on Chance Rucker).

* Comparoni is asked to throw out a prediction on Michigan State basketball’s record for the Big Ten season. (He settles at five games above .500). 

* Comparoni fields brief questions on Charlie Symonds, the health and progress of Malik Hall, when will Keon Coleman join the basketball team and the progress of freshman defensive backs in 2022. 

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