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Harlon T. Barnett (born January 2, 1967) is an American football coach and former player. He was the interim head coach at Michigan State University for most of the 2023 season. Barnett previously served as associate head coach/co-defensive coordinator at Michigan State as well as defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach at Florida State ...
Dec 21, 2023 · Barnett, who took over as interim head coach in September, said he won't return as part of Jonathan Smith's staff. He plans to look for opportunities at other programs, be it college or the NFL.
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Sep 10, 2023 · Following the news of Mel Tucker’s removal, Michigan State is set to appoint secondary coach Harlon Barnett as their interim head coach. The Spartans may or may not move on from Tucker in the long term, and Barnett will lead the way in 2023. Michigan State fans, get to know your new head coach.
Harlon Barnett is the associate head coach and co-defensive coordinator for Michigan State's secondary, where he mentors one of the top secondaries in the nation. He played and coached at MSU as a defensive back, earning All-American honors in 1989, and has coached seven NFL draft picks and three All-Americans.
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Feb 22, 2024 · Harlon Barnett is a veteran defensive coach with experience in the Big Ten Conference and the NFL. He joined Northwestern in 2023 as the Assistant Head Coach/Safeties Coach after serving as the acting head coach at Michigan State in 2023.
Following Mel Tucker’s firing news, Michigan State appointed secondary coach Harlon Barnett as their interim head coach. The Spartans will move on from Tucker with Barnett leading the way in...
Sep 10, 2023 · Harlon Barnett, a former Spartan player and longtime secondary coach, will replace Mel Tucker as head coach while he faces sexual misconduct allegations. Mark Dantonio will also return as associate head coach to support Barnett, who has 21 years of coaching experience.
