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In this section...Bobby Williams 78-79Q&A With Bobby Williams 80Reggie Mitchell 81Morris Watts 82Bill Miller 83Brad Lawing 84Don Treadwell 85Jeff Stoutland 86Pat Perles 87Sal Sunseri 88Troy Douglas 89Ken Mannie 90Mike Vollmar 91Graduate Assistants 92Support Staff 92

MSU was the only team in the country to record two wins over BCS teams during the 2000 regular season.

The 2000 season marked thebeginning of a new era in MichiganState football history as BobbyWilliams took over the Spartan pro-gram. Amidst a groundswell of sup-port from his colleagues, alumni,fans, players and the entire universi-ty community, the 42-year-old St.Louis native became the 21st headfootball coach at Michigan State onDec. 5, 1999.

In his first full season as headcoach, Williams compiled a 5-6

record against one of the nation’s most demanding schedules (ranked No.20 by the NCAA). Michigan State’s 11 regular-season opponents had acombined winning percentage of .583 (67-48), including seven bowlteams – Marshall (Motor City), Notre Dame (Fiesta), Northwestern(Alamo), Wisconsin (Sun), Michigan (Citrus), Ohio State (Outback)and Purdue (Rose).

The Spartans were only a few plays away from a 7-4 record, losingtwo games – both in the fourth quarter – by a combined total of 12points.

Michigan State opened the 2000 season with three-straight wins,including a 27-21 come-from-behind triumph over No. 16 Notre Dame,and climbed to No. 15 in the USA Today/ESPN Poll. The Spartans weredecimated by injuries during the heart of the Big Ten schedule, with 10starters sidelined for a combined total of 29 games. Michigan State closedout its home schedule with a bang by knocking off No. 9 Purdue, 30-10– its second win over a BCS (Bowl Championship Series) team. No otherteam in the country accomplished that feat during the 2000 regular sea-son.

“2000 was a season of missed opportunities,” Williams said. “Wewere only a handful of plays away from having an outstanding record. Wehad so many injuries that it was frustrating at times. We were forced toplay a lot of young guys last year but I was proud of the way the teamcompeted. We had a chance to win every game we played.”

In 2000, Williams put together a recruiting class that experts consid-ered to be Michigan State’s best in 20 years, with PrepStar ranking it No.2 in the nation and Tom Lemming’s Prep Football Report No. 6. He fol-lowed that up with another top 20 recruiting class in 2001, according toMax Emfinger’s Blue Chip Recruiting (No. 19).

Williams, the Spartans’ running backs coach for 10 years and associ-ate head coach for one year, made his head coaching debut on Jan. 1,2000, as he led Michigan State to a 37-34 victory over No. 10 Florida inthe Florida Citrus Bowl. The Spartans finished the 1999 season with a10-2 overall record and ranked No. 7 in the final polls.

“This is truly the opportunity of a lifetime,” Williams said at thepress conference announcing his appointment. “I have received tremen-dous support from the administration, faculty, players, coaches, studentbody and the entire community. This move adds some stability to theprogram and I feel this football program is ready to take the next step,which is competing for championships.”

“Bobby Williams knows football, he knows today’s student-athlete,and he knows Michigan State and the Big Ten,” Michigan State athleticsdirector Clarence Underwood said. “This program has made greatstrides, and Bobby has been at the heart of our success.”

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Bobby WIlliams, Head Coach, Second Season

Williams was elevated to the position of associate head coach prior tothe 1999 campaign while retaining his duties with the running backs.

He first joined the Spartan staff May 31, 1990, as running backscoach. That fall the Spartans were Big Ten co-champions and defeatedSouthern Cal in the John Hancock Bowl, the first of six bowl gamesMichigan State would reach in Williams’ 11 years with the program.

During his stint with Michigan State’s running backs, Williamscoached seven 1,000-yard rushers including Sedrick Irvin, who in 1998became the first Spartan in school history to reach the rushing milestonein each of his first three seasons. He also tutored Tico Duckett, whorecorded three-straight 1,000-yard seasons from 1990-92, and MarcRenaud, who hit four digits in ’95.

Prior to his arrival in East Lansing, Mich., Williams spent fourmonths as receivers coach under Glen Mason at Kansas (1990).

He previously served as offensive backfield coach for five years atEastern Michigan (1985-89). Williams handled the additional duties ofadministrative assistant in 1989. During his stint at Eastern Michigan,the Eagles won the ’87 Mid-American Conference title and defeated SanJose State, 30-27, in the California Raisin Bowl. The Eagles finished sec-ond in the MAC standings in ’88 and ’89.

His first full-time coaching assignment came at Ball State where heworked with the running backs in 1983 and the defensive backs in ’84.Williams served as a graduate assistant coach under Leon Burtnett atPurdue in 1982, working with the defensive backs.

Williams was a four-year letterman for Coach Jim Young at Purdueand served as a tri-captain as a senior in 1981. He helped theBoilermakers to a combined record of 38-19-1 (.664) during his fiveyears with the program, including victories in the 1978 Peach, ’79Bluebonnet and ’80 Liberty Bowls.


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Bobby Williams

Williams began his college career as a running back and ranked as theteam’s second-leading rusher with 362 yards (99 attempts) as a freshmanin ’77 before becoming a three-year starter in the defensive secondary. Anhonorable mention All-Big Ten selection in 1980, he had eight careerinterceptions and 172 tackles.

Williams was an all-state running back at Sumner High School in1976. He broke into the coaching ranks as a prep assistant at Sumner,where he helped his alma mater win the Missouri state championship in’82.

Born Nov. 21, 1958, in St. Louis, Bobby and his wife, Sheila, are theparents of two children, Nataly (13) and Nicholas (10).

PERSONAL DATABorn Robert Williams in St. Louis on Nov. 21, 1958; married former SheilaLee of Detroit, on July 14, 1987; two children, Nataly (13) and Nicholas(10).

YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE12th. Became head coach on Dec. 5, 1999, after spending 10 years asrunning backs coach.

PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCECollege — Graduate assistant at Purdue (1982); running backs anddefensive backs coach at Ball State (1983-84); offensive backfieldcoach at Eastern Michigan (1985-89); receivers coach at Kansas(1990); running backs coach at Michigan State (1990-99).

COACHING RECORD6-6 (.500) in his second full season as a college head coach.

EDUCATIONGraduated from Sumner (Mo.) High School in 1977; bachelor’s degree ingeneral management from Purdue in 1982.

PLAYING EXPERIENCEHigh School — All-state running back at Sumner High School in St. Louis(1973-76). College — Four-year letterman as a running back and defen-sive back at Purdue (1977-81).

BOWL EXPERIENCEPlayer — 1978 Peach, 1979 Bluebonnet and 1980 Liberty. Coach —1987 California Raisin, 1990 Sun, 1993 Liberty, 1995 Independence,1996 Sun, 1997 Aloha, 2000 Florida Citrus.

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Bobby and Sheila Williams with son, Nicholas, and daughter, Nataly.

What They’re Saying About Bobby Williams

MSU President Peter McPherson:“Clearly, we concluded Bobby Williams has the leadership capac-ity for the job. And it was very evident during the process that ourconclusion was shared by many who expressed their strong sup-port for Bobby as a leader, a manager and a sound football tacti-cian. Bobby’s selection signals stability, unity, continuity and greatpromise.”

Sedrick Irvin, Detroit Lions:“Michigan State football is in good hands. I only wish that I couldbe recruited all over again. With Bobby Williams as head coach,I would have taken a red-shirt year so I could have stayed in theprogram for five years. He will make Michigan State a consistentwinner.”

Harry Atkins, Associated Press (Jan. 2, 2000):“This program, under Williams, has a chance now to becomewhat Florida has become under Steve Spurrier. The Spartans havea chance to move up among the top tier of football teams, thathandful of elite programs that seem to be in the Top 25 every sea-son.”

Jack Ebling, Lansing State Journal (Dec. 6, 1999):“If Bobby Williams is half as successful as his staff and playersthink he will be, Peter McPherson will have hired a clone of bas-ketball coach Tom Izzo, an assistant coach turned top-notch headcoach.”

Terry Foster, The Detroit News (Dec. 6, 1999):“When Bobby Williams, the unassuming father figure, was intro-duced as the full-time head football coach, he was given a warmstanding ovation by the administration, trustees and players. Itwas this love, his trust, that got Williams the job. Everyone stoodfor him because he has spent his life standing up for others.”



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Q: What is your take on the 2001 Big Ten race?A: I really think this race is wide open. There are several teamsthat have a chance to contend for the Big Ten championship.

I think there are two important factors to consider whenanalyzing the conference race. First, you have to look at a team’sreturning personnel and second, you have to look at scheduling.

Northwestern has to be considered the preseason favoritebecause of those factors. Northwestern has 17 starters back fromlast year’s team and the Wildcats play three of their first four BigTen games at home.

Our focus is to improve upon last year’s overall record andconference finish. We must play with more consistency than lastyear and win the close games. I really like this team. And if wetake care of our business, we could be in the race at the end ofthe season.

Q: What is your favorite hightlight from the 2000 season?A: Two games really stand out in my mind — the late comebackwin over Notre Dame and the complete game the team playedagainst Purdue.

Q: How does a team learn to win?A: It’s important that players learn how to win. Players need tolearn how to handle success and they need to learn how toregroup after a loss. It is a difficult challenge but players mustlearn how to sustain effort for 60 minutes and they must learnthe importance of playing a complete football game.

The ability to win close games is what separates great teamsfrom good teams or good teams from average teams. That’s whywe stress sound, fundamental football because critical mistakesdetermine the outcome of those close games.

Q: How has the Big Ten changed since your playing days atPurdue?A: The biggest difference is parity. When I played at Purdue,there were two dominant teams in the Big Ten — Michigan andOhio State. That’s why the media described the Big Ten as the“Big Two and Little Eight.”

Today, there’s great parity in the league. Just look at theteams that have represented the Big Ten in Pasadena in recentyears. Six different teams have appeared in the Rose Bowl in thelast seven years. That speaks volumes.

Q: What was your reaction to the support you received fromthe players, the fans and the community leading up to yourappointment in December of 1999?A: What we have at this university is special. You understandthat and appreciate that when you’ve been here for 10 years likeI have. I’ve been blessed with everything that’s happened to me,and I owe everyone around here a lot of thanks for that.

Q: What does it mean to be the first African-American foot-ball coach at a public Big Ten institution?A: It means a lot to me. Michigan State really made a statementby hiring me. I feel like I’m carrying the banner for a lot ofcoaches. A lot of them are more than qualified but they havenever gotten the opportunity. Hopefully, other schools will fol-low Michigan State’s lead.

Q: How has your daily routine changed?A: There’s a tremendous amount of responsibility on my shoul-ders now. Things were certainly a lot different when I had todeal with only one position, now I’m responsible for 105 guys.I have to set a detailed agenda every day. There are academicissues that need to be addressed, recruiting priorities establishedand football strategy discussed. There’s a lot of time spent onorganization and planning. I’m truly fortunate to be surround-ed by a great staff that helps to carry out our plans. I haven’tbeen overwhelmed by anything but the pace is certainly hectic.

Q: How much has your life changed since being named headcoach?A: I’m not anonymous anymore. I used to walk through MetroAirport in Detroit as just another face but now, people recognizeme. It doesn’t matter if I’m pumping gas at the gas station orrenting a video at the store, people in the community approachme. That’s been encouraging because the fans share my enthusi-asm for this job.

Q: What coaches have influenced you the most?A: I’ve learned a lot about the game over the last 25 years. Inhigh school, I learned the importance of hustle and determina-tion. Jim Young, my coach at Purdue, taught me a lot about themental aspects of the game. Jim was a master motivator. Ilearned a lot about work ethic and discipline from DwightWallace when I was an assistant coach at Ball State. From JimHarkema at Eastern Michigan, I discovered how to do morewith less and how to turn a negative into a positive. GeorgePerles knew how to manage people and I learned a lot by sim-ply watching him interact with people. And from Nick Saban, Ipicked up some organizational skills and the value of payingclose attention to detail. All of those coaches have helped shapemy approach to coaching.

Q: What goals have you set for this football program?A: We want to be in a position to contend for the Big Ten titleevery year. And soon, I hope we can talk about being a nation-al championship contender. There isn’t any reason this programcan’t be like Florida State or Nebraska. Those programs havebeen consistent winners for years and that’s the vision that Ihave for Michigan State football.

Flint native Reggie Mitchellbegins his third season atMichigan State, his second yearas assistant head coach and run-ning backs coach.

In 2000, he tutored second-team All-Big Ten tailback T.J.Duckett, who rushed for 1,345yards — the sixth-best single-season total in Spartan history. Mitchell coached the widereceivers in 1999, including NFL

first-round draft pick Plaxico Burress, who set Michigan State sin-gle-season records for receptions (66), receiving yards (1,142) andtouchdown catches (12).

The 40-year-old Mitchell came to Michigan State followingtwo seasons as the running backs coach at Minnesota. He fol-lowed Glen Mason to Minnesota after a nine-year stint at Kansas,where he coached running backs for two years (1995-96), defen-sive ends for four seasons (1991-94) and defensive line for threeyears (1988-90). As running backs coach, Mitchell tutored JuneHenley, who ranks as the Jayhawks’ all-time leading rusher with3,841 career yards. He served on the Kansas coaching staff withcurrent Spartan head coach Bobby Williams (1990).

From 1992-95, Kansas won 29 games — the best four-yeartotal in 85 seasons. In 1995, the Jayhawks went 10-2 and finishedninth in the final Associated Press Poll, following a 51-30 victoryover UCLA in the Aloha Bowl. Kansas compiled an 8-4 overallrecord in 1992, including a 23-20 triumph over BYU in theAloha Bowl, and stood No. 22 in the final AP Poll.

Mitchell first joined Coach Mason as wide receivers coach atKent State in 1987. Prior to joining Mason, he coached the run-ning backs at Western Michigan in 1986. He served as a graduateassistant coach under Bo Schembechler at Michigan in 1985. Hisfirst full-time coaching assignment came at Ferris State in 1984where he worked with the wide receivers.

A four-year starter as a running back at Central Michigan(1978-81), Mitchell rushed for 2,394 career yards. He helped theChippewas win back-to-back Mid-American Conference titles in1979-80. Mitchell earned team MVP honors in 1981 after gain-ing 1,068 yards rushing. He received a bachelor’s degree in parksand recreation from Central Michigan in 1981.

Mitchell broke into the college coaching ranks as a studentcoach at his alma mater in 1983.

An all-state running back at Flint (Mich.) Southwestern HighSchool, Mitchell later returned to his alma mater as an assistantcoach in 1982.

Mitchell and his wife, Andrea, have two children, a son,Kaeman, and a daughter, Karena.



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Reggie Mitchell, Assistant Head Coach, Third Season

Reggie and Andrea Mitchell with daughter, Karena, and son, Kaeman.

YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Third. Joined staff on Feb. 16, 1999, fromMinnesota.

PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College — Student coach atCentral Michigan (1983); wide receivers coach at Ferris State(1984); graduate assistant coach at Michigan (1985); runningbacks coach at Western Michigan (1986); wide receivers coach atKent State (1987); defensive line, defensive ends, running backscoach at Kansas (1988-96); running backs coach at Minnesota(1997-98).

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation from CentralMichigan in 1981.

PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College — Four-year starter as a runningback at Central Michigan (1978-81).

BOWL EXPERIENCE: Coach — 1986 Fiesta, 1992 Aloha, 1995 Aloha,2000 Florida Citrus.

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backs and wide receivers, 1972) and Drake (offensive coordi-nator, quarterbacks and wide receivers, 1965-71).

A native of Seneca, Mo., Watts played running back at Tulsawhere he earned his bachelor’s degree in 1961. He received amaster’s degree from Pittsburg (Kan.) State in 1964.

He is married to the former Marlene Kay Hughes ofPawhuska, Okla. They have two children, a daughter,Charlavan, and a son, Danny, plus three grandchildren, Alec,Ani and Drew.



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Morris Watts moves into histhird season as Michigan State’soffensive coordinator and quar-terbacks coach.

Watts is in his third stint asSpartans’ offensive coordinator,having previously served in thatcapacity for former head coachGeorge Perles for eight seasons,from 1986-90 and 1992-94.

Last season, he helped in therapid development of Jeff

Smoker, who became the first true freshman to start at quarter-back for Michigan State since 1982.

In 1999, Watts directed a Michigan State offense that aver-aged 31.5 points per game — its highest scoring average in 21years.

The 63-year-old Watts came to Michigan State following afour-year tenure at Louisiana State (1995-98), where he helpeddevelop one of the Southeastern Conference’s most potent offens-es. In 1998, LSU’s offense featured the SEC’s top rusher in All-American Kevin Faulk (1,279 rushing yards and 12 TDs) and theleague’s second-rated passer in Herb Tyler (147.2 rating).

Watts helped LSU to a combined record of 31-16 (.660) from1995-98, including a school-record three-consecutive bowl victo-ries (1995 Independence — beat Michigan State, 45-26; ’96Peach — defeated Clemson, 10-7; and ’97 Independence — beatNotre Dame, 27-9). Under his direction, the Tigers won back-to-back SEC rushing titles in 1996 and ’97. He produced three ofthe highest scoring teams in LSU history, with the 1996 (29.5points per game), ’97 (31.5) and ’98 (30.6) squads rankingamong the top 10. Watts helped design two of the most prolificoffensive units in school history, with the ’96 team averaging399.9 total yards and the ’97 squad averaging 410.6 yards - thefifth-best single-season mark in LSU history.

Watts first came to Michigan State as offensive coordinatorand quarterbacks coach in 1986. During his tenure from 1986-90, Michigan State compiled a 37-19-3 record (.652), won twoBig Ten titles (1987 and ’90) and made four postseason bowlappearances (1987 Rose, ’88 Gator, ’89 Aloha and ’90 Sun). Hisstay at Michigan State was interrupted by a one-year stint as quar-terbacks coach with the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where hetutored Vinny Testaverde.

Watts returned to East Lansing, Mich., in 1992 and spentthree more seasons on the Spartan coaching staff, serving as assis-tant head coach, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

His coaching credits also include stops at the USFL’sBirmingham Stallions (quarterbacks, 1984-85), LSU (quarter-backs, 1983), Kansas (offensive coordinator and quarterbacks,1982), Indiana (offensive coordinator, quarterbacks and widereceivers, 1973-81), Louisville (offensive coordinator, quarter-

Morris Watts, Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks, 11th Season

Morris and Kay Watts.

YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: 11th. Rejoined staff on Feb. 15, 1999,from LSU.

PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College — offensive coordinator,quarterbacks and wide receivers coach at Drake (1965-71); offen-sive coordinator, quarterbacks and wide receivers coach atLouisville (1972); offensive coordinator, quarterbacks and widereceivers coach at Indiana (1973-81); offensive coordinator andquarterbacks coach at Kansas (1982); quarterbacks coach at LSU(1983); offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at MichiganState (1986-90); assistant head coach, offensive coordinator andquarterbacks coach at Michigan State (1992-94); offensive coordi-nator and quarterbacks coach at LSU (1995-98). USFL —Quarterbacks coach with Birmingham Stallions (1984-85). NFL —Quarterbacks coach with Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1991).

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from Tulsa in 1961; master’s degreefrom Pittsburg (Kan.) State in 1964.

PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College — A running back at Tulsa.

BOWL EXPERIENCE: Coach — 1979 Holiday, 1987 Rose, 1988 Gator,1989 Aloha, 1990 Sun, 1993 Liberty, 1995 Independence, 1996Peach, 1997 Independence, 2000 Florida Citrus.

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Miller was a two-year starter at strong safety at Texas-Arlington after transferring from Hutchinson (Kan.) JuniorCollege.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Texas-Arlington in 1978.

Married to the former Lisa Swanson of St. Paul, Minn.,Miller and his wife have two children, Cole (10) and Jackson (7).

Bill Miller begins his thirdseason as Michigan State’sdefensive coordinator.

In 2000, Miller was nomi-nated for the Broyles Award,which is named in honor of for-mer Arkansas head coach FrankBroyles and presented annuallyto the nation’s top assistant foot-ball coach.

Last season, MichiganState’s defense persevereddespite losing six starters fromthe 1999 unit, including three

players selected in the 2000 NFL Draft. Miller put together adefensive package that helped the Spartans lead the Big Ten intotal defense (318.3 yards per game), pass defense (164.1 ypg)and pass efficiency defense (104.5 rating). In addition,Michigan State ranked among the NCAA leaders in those statcategories, including No. 7 in pass defense.

In 1999, the Spartans ranked among the NCAA leaders inrushing defense (fifth at 77.0 yards per game), total defense(12th at 299.0 yards) and scoring defense (t-22nd at 19.2points).

The 44-year-old Miller came to Michigan State following afour-year stint as defensive coordinator at Miami (Fla.) where hehelped the Hurricanes to a combined record of 31-15 (.674)from 1995-98, including back-to-back Big East Conference co-championships (1995-96) and two bowl victories (1996Carquest, 31-21, over Virginia and ’98 Micron PC, 46-23, overN.C. State). In 1998, Miami produced a 9-3 record overall,including a 5-1 mark in Big East play, good for a share of sec-ond place, and finished No. 20 in the final Associated Press polland No. 21 in the USA Today/ESPN coaches poll. His ’98defensive unit ranked second in the Big East in rushing defense,allowing only 135.6 yards per game. In '97, the Hurricanes ledthe Big East in pass defense, permitting 177.3 yards per contest.

In his first three years at Miami, Miller helped develop eightNFL Draft picks, including four first-round selections, inKenny Holmes, Kenard Lang, Ray Lewis and Duane Starks.

A native of Hutchinson, Kan., Miller previously spent sixseasons as the defensive coordinator under Pat Jones atOklahoma State (1989-94), coaching the linebackers and defen-sive backs for three years each. He coached the defensive backsunder John Gutekunst at Minnesota from 1986-88. During the1986 season, Minnesota upset top-ranked Michigan, 20-17,and earned a trip to the Liberty Bowl.

Miller served as defensive coordinator and secondary coachat Nevada-Reno from 1983-85, where he helped the Wolf Packto two Big Sky Conference titles (1983 and ’85). Twice duringhis tenure at Nevada-Reno, the Wolf Pack led the Big Sky intotal defense. His ’83 unit led the nation in turnover margin andranked third nationally in total defense.

He spent two years as the defensive secondary coach atDrake from 1981-82, where in his first season, the Bulldogswent 10-1 and earned a share of the Missouri Valley Conferencecrown. Miller began his coaching career as a graduate assistantat Oklahoma State (1979-80) and his alma mater, Texas-Arlington (1978).

Bill Miller, Defensive Coordinator, Third Season

Bill and Lisa Miller with sons, Jackson (left) and Cole (right).

YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Third. Joined staff on Feb. 18, 1999, fromMiami (Fla.).

PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College — Graduate assistant atTexas-Arlington (1978); graduate assistant at Oklahoma State(1979-80); defensive secondary coach at Drake (1981-82); defen-sive coordinator and secondary coach at Nevada-Reno (1983-85);defensive backs coach at Minnesota (1986-88); defensive coordina-tor, linebackers and defensive backs coach at Oklahoma State(1989-94); defensive coordinator at Miami (Fla.) (1995-98).

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Texas-Arlington in1978.

PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College — Two-year starter at strong safety atTexas Arlington (1977-78) after transferring from Hutchinson (Kan.)Junior College.

BOWL EXPERIENCE: Coach — 1986 Liberty, 1996 Carquest, 1998Micron PC, 2000 Florida Citrus.

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Brad Lawing begins histhird year as Michigan State’sdefensive line coach and recruit-ing coordinator.

Michigan State has led theBig Ten in total defense each ofthe last two regular seasons,allowing 318.3 yards per game in2000.

He played an integral partin helping Michigan State assem-ble one of the nation’s top 10

recruiting classes in 2000.In 1999, the Spartans led the Big Ten (76.2 yards per game)

and ranked fifth nationally in rushing defense. Michigan Statealso produced a school single-season record 54 sacks in ’99. Healso coached first-team All-American Julian Peterson, a first-round NFL Draft pick by the San Francisco 49ers, and first-teamAll-Big Ten defensive end Robaire Smith, a sixth-round selectionin the NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans.

The 44-year-old Lawing came to Michigan State following 10years at South Carolina (1989-98), where he coached the defen-sive line and served as recruiting coordinator under Sparky Woodsand Brad Scott. During his stint with the Gamecocks, he helpedproduce four NFL players, in John Abraham (New York Jets),Corey Miller (New York Giants), Gerald Dixon (San DiegoChargers) and Henry Taylor (Detroit Lions). He also coachedthree All-Southeastern Conference players, in nose tackle EricSullivan, tackle Henry Taylor and end Stacy Evans. In addition,his last three recruiting classes were ranked among the nation’s top25 by the scouting services.

The Hickory, N.C., native previously worked for six seasonsat Appalachian State (1983-88), where he coached the defensiveline for five years and the tight ends and offensive tackles for oneseason. Lawing tutored eight all-conference players, includingSouthern Conference Player of the Year Anthony Downs in 1987,and future NFL players Tommy Dawkins and Mike Frier. Overhis final four seasons, the Mountaineers compiled a combinedrecord of 34-12-2 (.729), including back-to-back SouthernConference championships in 1986 and ’87 and consecutive tripsto the NCAA I-AA playoffs.

Lawing spent three years as an assistant coach at Havelock(N.C.) High School from 1980-82. He also coached baseball forthree years, leading the team to the state finals in 1982.

A 1979 graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne College, Lawing earned amaster’s degree in athletic administration from Appalachian State in ’84.

Lawing and his wife, Laura, have two children, Susie (17) andWill (15).

Brad Lawing, Defensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator, Third Season

Brad and Laura Lawing with son, Will, and daughter, Susie.

YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Third. Joined staff on Dec. 30, 1998, fromSouth Carolina.

PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College — Defensive line andtight ends coach at Appalachian State (1983-88); defensive linecoach and recruiting coordinator at South Carolina (1989-98).

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from Lenoir-Rhyne College in 1979;master’s degree in athletic administration from Appalachian State in1984.

PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College — Four-year starter at linebacker forLenoir-Rhyne (1976-79). Started at catcher for the baseball team in1977.

BOWL/POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Coach — 1986 NCAA I-AA playoffs,1987 NCAA I-AA playoffs, 1995 Carquest, 2000 Florida Citrus.

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Don Treadwell is in his sec-ond full season as MichiganState’s wide receivers coach.

Treadwell joined theSpartan staff in December of1999 and coached the runningbacks in the 2000 FloridaCitrus Bowl.

The 41-year-old Treadwellcame to Michigan State follow-ing one season at NorthCarolina State, where he

coached the running backs in 1999.The Oberlin, Ohio, native previously spent two years at

Boston College (1997-98) where he served as the passing gamecoordinator while also working with the quarterbacks and widereceivers. In 1998, Boston College ranked third in the Big EastConference in passing offense, averaging 215.7 yards per game.Treadwell coached running backs under Tyrone Willingham atStanford from 1995-96. He directed a Cardinal rushing attackthat racked up 1,819 yards in 1995—the ninth-best single-sea-son total in school history.

Prior to joining the Stanford coaching staff, he worked forone season as wide receivers coach at Cincinnati (1994). Hisfull-time coaching credits also include a two-year stay at hisalma mater, Miami-Ohio, where he coached receivers in 1993and running backs in ’92.

From 1986-91, Treadwell was an assistant coach atYoungstown State where he worked with the wide receivers,running backs and quarterbacks. While serving as the offensivecoordinator in 1991, the Penguins defeated Marshall, 25-17, towin the NCAA I-AA national championship.

While at Youngstown State, he participated in the NFL’sMinority Coaching Fellowship Program in 1989-90, workingwith the San Francisco 49ers.

Treadwell coached wide receivers at Dayton for two years(1984-85), where he helped the Flyers to a perfect 10-0 regular-season record in 1984. He began his coaching career as a grad-uate assistant at N.C. State in 1983-84.

Treadwell was a four-year starter at wide receiver at Miami-Ohio (1978-81), earning first-team All-Mid-AmericanConference honors as a junior. He had 73 career receptions for1,540 yards, averaging a school-record 21.1 yards per catch.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education fromMiami-Ohio in 1982.

Born June 10, 1960, Treadwell graduated from Oberlin(Ohio) High School in 1978 where he played quarterback.

Married to the former Lola Pinskey of Fostoria, Ohio,Treadwell and his wife have three children, Whitney (15), Blake(10) and Spencer (8).

Don Treadwell, Wide Receivers, Second Season

Don and Lola Treadwell with daughter, Whitney, and sons,Blake (left) and Spencer (right).

YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Second. Joined staff on Dec. 9, 1999,from North Carolina State.

PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College — Receivers coach atDayton (1984-85); quarterbacks, receivers, running backs coachand offensive coordinator at Youngstown State (1986-91); runningbacks and receivers coach at Miami-Ohio (1992-93); receivers coachat Cincinnati (1994); running backs coach at Stanford (1995-96);passing game coordinator, quarterbacks and receivers coach atBoston College (1997-98); running backs coach at North CarolinaState (1999).

PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College — Four-year starter as a wide receiv-er at Miami (Ohio) (1978-81) and named captain as a senior.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in physical education from Miami-Ohio in 1982.

BOWL/POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Coach — 1984 NCAA Division IIIplayoffs, 1987 NCAA I-AA playoffs, 1989 NCAA I-AA playoffs, 1990NCAA I-AA playoffs, 1991 NCAA I-AA champions, 1995 Liberty, 1996Sun, 2000 Florida Citrus.

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Jeff Stoutland begins his sec-ond year as offensive line coachat Michigan State.

In 2000, Michigan State’sveteran offensive line helped pro-duce the NCAA’s 11th-leadingrusher in T.J. Duckett, who aver-aged 123.0 yards per game.

The 39-year-old Stoutlandspent three seasons under PaulPasqualoni at Syracuse (1997-99), where he coached the tight

ends and tackles his first two years before taking over the offensiveline in 1999. In addition to his coaching duties, he also served asthe Orangemen’s recruiting coordinator for all three years.

During his tenure, Stoutland helped Syracuse to a combinedrecord of 24-13 (.649), including three-straight bowl appear-ances. In 1999, he tutored first-team All-Big East offensive tackleMark Baniewicz, who also earned the National FootballFoundation Scholar-Athlete Award and GTE Academic All-America honors. During his stint as tight ends and tackles coach,Stoutland helped produce two NFL players, including RolandWilliams (St. Louis Rams) and Kaseem Sinceno (PhiladelphiaEagles).

Stoutland previously spent four years as offensive line coach atCornell (1993-96). His full-time coaching credits include twostints at his alma mater, Southern Connecticut State, where heserved as offensive coordinator for five years (1988-92) andcoached inside linebackers for two seasons (1984-85).

The New York City native also served as a graduate assistantfor Coach Dick MacPherson for two years at Syracuse (1986-87),working primarily with the offensive line.

Stoutland was a four-year starter at inside linebacker forCoach Kevin Gilbride at Southern Connecticut State (1980-84),where he earned Little All-America honors as a senior while act-ing as team captain.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education fromSouthern Connecticut State in 1984 and received a master’sdegree in exercise physiology from the school in 1986.

Stoutland and his wife, Allison, who authors children’s books,have two children, Jake (6) and Madison (4).

Jeff Stoutland, Offensive Line, Second Season

Jeff and Allison Stoutland with son, Jake, and daughter, Madison.

YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Second. Joined staff on Mar. 2, 2000from Syracuse.

PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College — Inside linebackerscoach at Southern Connecticut State (1984-85); graduate assistantat Syracuse (1986-87); offensive coordinator at SouthernConnecticut State (1988-92); offensive line coach at Cornell (1993-96); tight ends, tackles, offensive line coach and recruiting coordi-nator at Syracuse (1997-99).

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in physical education from SouthernConnecticut State in 1984; master’s degree in exercise physiologyfrom Southern Connecticut State in 1986.

PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College — Four-year starter at inside line-backer at Southern Connecticut State (1980-84).

BOWL EXPERIENCE: Coach — 1988 Sugar, 1997 Fiesta, 1999 Orange,1999 Music City.

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Pat Perles, who served as anassistant coach in the CanadianFootball League for six years,enters his second year as tightends coach at Michigan State.

The 37-year-old Perlescame to Michigan State follow-ing two seasons as offensive linecoach of the CFL’s HamiltonTiger-Cats (1997-99). Hehelped Hamilton to a combinedrecord of 28-13-1 (.679),

including back-to-back appearances in the Grey Cup. In 1999,the Tiger-Cats produced an 11-7 regular-season record beforereeling off three-straight victories, including a 32-21 triumphover Calgary in the Grey Cup.

During his tenure in Hamilton, Perles developed an offen-sive line that allowed the fewest sacks in the CFL each of the lasttwo seasons. In 1999, the Tiger-Cats permitted only seven sacksin 18 regular-season games — the lowest total in league history.The offensive line provided near perfect pass protection forquarterback Danny McManus, who was not sacked once overthe last 11 games of the season. Three of his linemen earned All-Eastern All-Star Team honors in ’99. In 1998, the team surren-dered only 15 sacks in 18 regular-season games — the second-lowest figure in CFL history.

Perles previously spent one year as offensive line coach withthe CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1997) and three seasonswith the Saskatchewan Roughriders (1994-96).

In 1993, he served as a graduate assistant under his fatherGeorge Perles at Michigan State, working primarily with thedefensive secondary.

Perles worked one season as a defensive assistant coach underChuck Knox with the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams (1992). Prior tohis first stint in the pro ranks, he coached the defensive line atthe University of Toledo for three years from 1989-91, includ-ing the 1990 season under former Spartan head coach NickSaban when the Rockets claimed a share of the Mid-AmericanConference crown.

He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant atMichigan State in the spring of 1988.

An all-state nose guard at Upper St. Clair (Pa.) High School,he started his playing career at Kent State before transferring toMichigan State. He was on the Spartans’ football roster from1983-85 as a walk-on outside linebacker. He earned his bache-lor’s of science degree in marketing and advertising fromMichigan State in 1987.

Married to the former Karen Pauls of St. Catharines,Ontario, Perles and his wife have a daughter Hannah (2 1/2)and a son Joseph George (1).

Pat Perles, Tight Ends, Second Season

Pat and Karen Perles with daughter, Hannah, and son, Joseph George.

YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Second. Joined staff on Mar., 1, 2000,from Western Michigan.

PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College — Graduate assistant atMichigan State (1988); defensive line coach at Toledo (1989-91);graduate assistant at Michigan State (1993). NFL — Defensiveassistant for Los Angeles Rams (1992). CFL — Offensive line coachfor Saskatchewan Roughriders (1994-96); offensive line coach forWinnipeg Blue Bombers (1997); offensive line coach for HamiltonTiger-Cats (1997-99).

PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College — Linebacker at Kent State (1981).Outside linebacker at Michigan State (1983-85).

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in marketing and advertising fromMichigan State in 1987.

BOWL/POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Player — 1984 Cherry, 1985 Hallof Fame. Coach — 1993 Liberty, 1998 CFL Grey Cup, 1999 CFL GreyCup.

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Sal Sunseri, who served aslinebackers coach and specialteams coordinator under formerSpartan head coach Nick Sabanat Louisiana State last season,takes over the same roles atMichigan State in 2001.

Sunseri helped LSU to an 8-4 overall record in 2000, includ-ing a 28-14 victory over GeorgiaTech in the Peach Bowl, and aNo. 22 national ranking in the

final Associated Press poll. Last year, he tutored a pair of sopho-mores, Trev Faulk and Bradie James, who went on to earn second-team All-Southeastern Conference honors. Faulk and Jamesranked as the Tigers’ top two tacklers in 2000, combining for 222stops during the regular season.

The 42-year-old Sunseri arrived at LSU following two years atAlabama A&M (1998-99), where he served as defensive coordi-nator and linebackers coach under Ron Cooper.

Sunseri also worked on Cooper’s coaching staff at Louisvillefrom 1995-97, where he coached the linebackers. During histhree-year stint at Louisville, he helped produce two NFL Draftpicks, including two-time Conference USA Defensive Player ofthe Year Tyrus McCloud (Baltimore Ravens, 1997) and AlanCampos (Dallas Cowboys, 1996).

Sunseri previously spent one year each at Illinois State, wherehe served as defensive coordinator in 1994, and Iowa Wesleyan,where he took on the roles of assistant head coach, defensive coor-dinator and special teams coach in 1993.

He broke into his college ranks at his alma mater Pittsburgh,where he worked for three different head coaches during his eight-year tenure (1985-92). Sunseri coached the defensive line underFoge Fazio in 1985 and in 1986, he became linebackers coachunder Mike Gottfried. He spent a total of seven years as line-backers coach and in 1992, Paul Hackett promoted him to theposition of assistant head coach.

A former walk-on at Pittsburgh, Sunseri earned All-Americahonors as a senior in 1981. A three-year starter at linebacker forCoach Jackie Sherrill, he helped the Panthers to a combinedrecord of 33-3, including victories in the 1979 Fiesta, ’80 Gatorand ’81 Sugar Bowls. Sunseri anchored a Pitt defensive unit thatled the NCAA in total defense in both 1980 and ’81.

He won Defensive MVP honors in the 1982 Senior Bowl andbecame the 10th-round draft pick of the NFL’s PittsburghSteelers. His pro career was cut short by a training camp kneeinjury.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in communications fromPittsburgh in 1982.

Sunseri is married to the former Roxann Evans, who was a var-sity gymnast at Pittsburgh. They have four children — Jaclyn,Santino, Vinnie and Ashlyn.

Sal Sunseri, Linebackers/Special Teams Coordinator, First Season

Sal and Roxann Sunseri; with Jaclyn, Vinnie, Ashlyn and Tino.

YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: First. Joined staff on Feb. 20, 2001, fromLouisiana State.

PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College — Defensive line andlinebackers coach at Pittsburgh (1985-92); assistant head coach,defensive coordinator and special teams coach at Iowa Wesleyan(1993); defensive coordinator at Illinois State (1994); linebackerscoach at Louisville (1995-97); defensive coordinator and lineback-ers coach at Alabama A&M (1998-99); linebackers and specialteams coach at Louisiana State (2000).

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in communications from Pittsburghin 1982.

PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College — Three-year starter at linebacker atPittsburgh (1979-81).

BOWL EXPERIENCE: Player — 1978 Tangerine, 1979 Fiesta, 1980Gator, 1981 Sugar. Coach — 1987 Bluebonnet, 1989 Sun, 2000Peach.

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Defensive Secondary

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Troy Douglas, who served as anassistant coach at SouthernMethodist the last four years,enters his first year as defensivesecondary coach at MichiganState.

The 35-year-old Douglasspent the last four seasons underMike Cavan at SMU (1997-2000) where he coached therunning backs his first yearbefore taking over the defensive

backs in 1998. During his stint as defensive backs coach, hetutored two first-team All-WAC defensive backs, Tracy Hart in1999 and Jacoby Rhinehart in ’98, and two NFL Draft picks,including Rhinehart (Arizona Cardinals, 1999) and DonaldMitchell (Tennessee Titans, 1999). In 1998, SMU rankedamong the NCAA leaders in pass efficiency defense (No. 12 at103.8 rating) and total defense (No. 14 at 297.2 yards pergame). In his only season (1997) as running backs coach, theMustangs finished fifth in the WAC and No. 26 nationally inrushing, averaging 197.3 yards per game.

Douglas previously spent two years under Charlie Bailey atTexas-El Paso, where he served as defensive backs coach in 1995and running backs coach in ’96.

A native of Jacksonville, Fla., Douglas served as defensivebacks coach for three seasons under Coach Cavan at EastTennessee State from 1992-94. In ’93, the Buccaneers rankedthird in NCAA I-AA in pass efficiency defense. One of hispupils at ETSU, Donnie Abraham (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)earned his first trip to the Pro Bowl in 2001.

His first full-time coaching assignment came at WestChester (Pa.) University where he worked as defensive backscoach under Rick Daniels from 1989-91. His starting strongsafety at West Chester, Lee Woodall (Denver Broncos), hasmade two Pro Bowl appearances (1995 and ’97).

Douglas began his coaching career as a graduate assistantunder Sparky Woods at Appalachian State (1987-88).

Douglas was a four-year starter at wide receiver atAppalachian State (1983-86) and led the team in receptions asboth a junior and senior. He still ranks fifth among theMountaineers’ all-time leaders in receptions (90) and receivingyards (1,401). He also had 12 career touchdown catches.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in communication arts fromAppalachian State in 1988. Douglas and his wife Rebecca havea 3-year-old son, Tanner, and a newborn daughter, Taryn.

Troy Douglas, Defensive Secondary, First Season

Troy and Rebecca Douglas with son, Tanner, and daughter, Taryn.

YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: First. Joined staff on Feb. 26, 2001, fromSouthern Methodist.

PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College — Graduate assistant atAppalachian State (1987-88); defensive backs coach at WestChester (Pa.) (1989-91); defensive backs coach at East TennesseeState (1992-94); defensive backs and running backs coach at Texas-El Paso (1995-96); running backs and defensive backs coach atSouthern Methodist (1997-2000).

EDUCATION: Bachelor ’s degree in communication arts fromAppalachian State in 1988.

PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College — Four-year starter at wide receiverat Appalachian State (1983-86).

BOWL/POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Player — 1986 NCAA I-AA playoffs.Coach — 1987 NCAA I-AA playoffs, 1989 NCAA Division II playoffs.

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Ken Mannie moves into hisseventh year as Michigan State’sstrength and conditioning coach.

Mannie has played an inte-gral part in helping the Spartansto four postseason bowl gamesin the last five years. With his“total conditioning” approach inthe weight room, he assists indeveloping the team’s work ethicwhile ensuring a well-condi-tioned squad.

Mannie is a certified strength and conditioning specialist withboth the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning CoachesAssociation and the National Strength and Conditioning CoachesAssociation. He has written over 100 articles and two book chap-ters on the various aspects of strength/conditioning, athletics andthe anabolic drug abuse issue.

Mannie is the host of “Roid Roulette: A Dangerous Game,”anNCAA-recommended educational video tape on the hazards ofsteriod use. He also writes a monthly column for Scholastic Coachand Athletic Director, the nation’s premier coaching publication,and is a frequent contributor to the Championship Performancenewsletter.

Prior to his arrival at Michigan State, Mannie spent nine yearsin a similar capacity at the University of Toledo (1985-94). Heworked for Nick Saban in 1990 when the Rockets won a share ofthe Mid-American Conference title and finished 9-2.

He served as a graduate assistant at Ohio State in 1984, work-ing with the Buckeyes’ Big Ten championship football team.

A native of Steubenville, Ohio, Mannie taught and coachedon the high school level for 10 years (1975-84). He spent nine ofthose years at his alma mater Steubenville Catholic Central wherehe coached football, wrestling and track.

He began his coaching career as a student assistant at Akronin 1974, working with the offensive guards and centers.

A former walk-on, Mannie became a three-year starter atoffensive guard for Akron from 1971-73. He played on the ’71Zips’ team that finished 8-2 and ranked eighth nationally in theDivision II polls.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in health and physical educa-tion from Akron in 1974 and received a master’s degree in health,physical education and recreation from Ohio State in ’85.

Born July 1, 1952, in Los Angeles, he and his wife, Marianne,have a daughter, Alaina Antoinette (13).

Ken Mannie, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Seventh Season

Ken and Marianne Mannie with daughter Alaina Antoinette.

YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Seventh. Joined staff on Dec. 8, 1994,from Toledo.

PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College — Graduate assistant atOhio State (1984); head strength and conditioning coach at Toledo(1985-94).

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in health and physical education fromAkron in 1974; master’s degree in health, physical education andrecreation from Ohio State in 1985.

PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College — Three-year starter at offensiveguard at Akron (1971-73).

BOWL EXPERIENCE: Coach — 1985 Rose, 1995 Independence, 1996Sun, 1997 Aloha, 2000 Florida Citrus.

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Assistant Athletics Director/Director of Football Operations

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Mike Vollmar begins hissixth year as an assistant athlet-ics director and director of foot-ball operations at MichiganState.

Vollmar’s duties includeoverseeing the internal andexternal operations of the foot-ball program. In addition, hesupervises the athletic depart-

ment’s equipment program and coordinates the agent educationprogram. He also serves on the American Football CoachesAssociation’s national committee for Directors of FootballOperations.

Vollmar previously spent five years at Syracuse, serving asrecruiting and personnel coordinator from 1991-93 and direc-tor of football and recruiting operations from 1994-96 underPaul Pasqualoni. Four players recruited during that period werenamed to Syracuse’s All-Century team, including Kevin Abrams(Detroit Lions), Donivan Darius (Jacksonville Jaguars),Donovan McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) and Kevin Johnson(Cleveland Browns). During his tenure at Syracuse, theOrangemen claimed the ECAC championship and LambertTrophy (Eastern Football Champions) in 1992. TheOrangemen also won three bowl games, including the ’92 Hallof Fame, ’93 Fiesta and ’96 Gator Bowls.

Prior to joining the Syracuse staff, Vollmar worked for threeyears as assistant recruiting coordinator and in athletic adminis-tration under Bo Schembechler and Gary Moeller at Michigan(1988-90). During his stint in Ann Arbor, the Wolverines wonthree Big Ten championships, made two trips to the Rose Bowland a trip to the Gator Bowl.

Vollmar participated in track and field (pole-vaulter) atSiena Heights College in Adrian, Mich. He received a bachelor’sdegree in history with a minor in speech communications fromSiena Heights in 1988.

A native of Riverview, Mich., Vollmar earned a total of eightletters in track and basketball at Riverview Community HighSchool. As a senior, he earned all-state honors as a pole-vaulter.Vollmar attended the same high school that produced Michiganhead coach Lloyd Carr, Vanderbilt head coach WoodyWidenhofer and former Colorado head coach Bill McCartney.

Born Jan. 21, 1965, in Mt. Clemens, Mich., Vollmar earneda master’s degree in sports management from the United StatesSports Academy in Daphne, Ala., in 1989.

Married to the former Tami Schneck of Tecumseh, Mich., heand his wife have a daughter, Bailey Lauren (3).

Mike Vollmar, Assistant Athletics Director/Director of Football Operations, Sixth Season

Mike and Tami Vollmar with daughter, Bailey.

YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Sixth. Joined staff on Feb. 13, 1996, fromSyracuse.

PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College — Assistant recruitingcoordinator at Michigan (1988-90); recruiting and personnel coordi-nator at Syracuse (1991-93); director of football and recruiting oper-ations at Syracuse (1994-96).

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in history and a minor in speech com-munications from Siena Heights College in 1988; master’s degree insports management from the United States Sports Academy in 1989.

PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College — Track and field athlete at SienaHeights College (1983-87).

BOWL EXPERIENCE: Coach — 1989 Rose, 1990 Rose, 1991 Gator,1992 Hall of Fame, 1993 Fiesta, 1996 Gator, 1996 Sun, 1997 Aloha,2000 Florida Citrus.

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Shahe BagdasarianGraduate Assistant

Shahe Bagdasarian begins his second season asa graduate assistant on the Michigan State foot-ball staff, his first year on the field as a coach.

The 27-year-old Bagdasarian will assist theSpartan defensive coaches, working primarilywith the defensive backs. In addition, he willwork with the special teams.

The Buffalo, N.Y., native came to MichiganState following one year as a graduate assistant at Northern Illinois (1999),where he worked with the defensive line. Bagdasarian previously spenttwo years as a graduate assistant under Ron Turner at Illinois (1997-98),where he helped coach the special teams.

Bagdasarian earned one letter as a linebacker and defensive lineman atBuffalo State College before a knee injury ended his playing career. Hebegan his coaching career as a student assistant at Buffalo State in 1996,where he worked with the defensive line and served as a travel scout.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in exceptional education from BuffaloState in 1997 and a master’s degree in special education from Illinois in1999.

An all-conference linebacker as a senior at Amherst (N.Y.) HighSchool, Bagdasarian played in the 1992 Western New York Tops-LionsAll-Star Football Classic. He also was named to Amherst High School’sAll-Decade Team (1990s).

Bagdasarian is married to the former Angela Barnett of Peoria, Ill.

Chris MarquesGraduate Assistant

Chris Marques moves to the field as a graduateassistant coach in 2001 after serving in an admin-istrative capacity last year.

The 28-year-old Marques will assist theSpartan offensive coaches, working primarily withthe offensive line. In addition, he will work withthe special teams.

Prior to joining the Michigan State staff,Marques served as linebackers and special teams coach at Wagner Collegein Staten Island, N.Y., for three years (1997-99). He began his coachingcareer as a defensive coach at Everett (Mass.) High School in 1996.

A native of Everett, Mass., Marques was a four-year letterman andthree-year starter at outside linebacker and defensive end for Coach PaulPasqualoni at Syracuse.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in policy studies from Syracuse in1996 and a master’s degree in education from Wagner in 1998.

Marques was an honorable mention All-American and all-state tightend and linebacker at Northfield (Mass.) Mt. Hermon School.

He is married to the former Amanda Lynet of Liverpool, N.Y. Hisfather Robert played center and linebacker for the American FootballLeague’s New York Titans (now Jets).

Marc McPhersonAdministrative Assistant/Football Operations

Marc McPherson, who has worked closelywith the Michigan State football program since1996, enters his second year as the administrativeassistant for football operations.

The 30-year-old East Lansing, Mich., residentis pursuing a degree in political science fromMichigan State.

McPherson graduated from St. Vincent Pallotti High School in Laurel,Md., in 1989. He earned five varsity letters at St. Vincent Pallotti, includ-ing two in football as an inside linebacker. McPherson won one letter eachin baseball (third baseman/designated hitter) and basketball (forward).

Amp CampbellDirector of Player Development

Former Spartan All-American Amp Campbellenters his second year as director of player devel-opment at Michigan State.

Campbell’s primary responsibilities includehelping first-year student-athletes adjust to thecollege environment and assisting upperclassmenprepare for life after competitive football.

In 1999, Campbell completed a courageouscomeback from spinal-fusion surgery to earn Associated Press third-teamAll-America honors. As a senior, he had a Spartan single-season record 26pass break-ups to go along with two interceptions. Campbell returned afumble 85 yards for the game-winning touchdown in the ’99 season open-er against Oregon. He started 37 of 38 games at cornerback for MichiganState and finished his career with 141 tackles, seven interceptions and aschool-record 56 PBUs.

He had an interception in the 2000 All-Star Gridiron Classic inOrlando, Fla., and signed a free-agent contract with the National FootballLeague’s New Orleans Saints.

A native of Sarasota, Fla., Campbell earned a bachelor’s degree intelecommunication from Michigan State in 1999.

Campbell is engaged to Sarasota, Fla., native Denise Springer, whoworks in MSU’s Office of Minority Student Affairs. The couple has a 5-year-old daughter Kiera.

Football Support Staff

Cindy MejoradoOffice Assistant

Eric LewisAdministrative

Graduate Assistant

J.C. HarmonAdministrative

Graduate Assistant

Pam HenningAdministrative

Assistant

Carrie MurphyRecruitingAssistant

Linda SelbySecretary toHead Coach

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