Read more about the article Harlon Barnett the right man for the moment but what happens next?

Harlon Barnett the right man for the moment but what happens next?

PHOTO: Michigan State interim coach Harlon Barnett leads the Spartans onto the field. By TOM SHANAHAN The nuclear bomb representing the Mel Tucker/Brenda Tracy sexual harassment charge has torn Michigan State’s football season asunder, and it is sure to take more twists and turns. Only Shakespear could put it into words. But one constant remains: The Spartans are fortunate to have Harlon Barnett filling the interim head coach role. The man bleeds green and white since his playing…

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Read more about the article A look back at Harlon Barnett’s move five years ago based on his desire to be a head coach

A look back at Harlon Barnett’s move five years ago based on his desire to be a head coach

PHOTO (Michigan State): Harlon Barnett addressing the media on Tuesday upon being named Michigan State's acting head coach. Visit my website home page, TomShanahan.Report NOTE: Five years ago, during the ACC football media days, I wrote a story for the Detroit Free Press on Michigan State alumnus Harlon Barnett's lateral move to Florida State upon leaving MSU's staff under Mark Dantonio. The move didn't work out under then-Florida State head coach Willie Taggart, but this is a good…

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