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Like Dan Mullen, Peter Sirmon also spoke to the local media today. Here’s the most important quotes from the new defensive coordinator.
On the linebackers:
Gerri Green, Will Coleman, Anfernee Mullins, Marquiss Spencer will play the viper this year.
— Joel Coleman (@JoelTColeman) August 1, 2016
Notable: Gerri Green is moving from inside linebacker to the Viper position of hybrid OLB/DE. Big, athletic guy. Makes sense.
— Bob Carskadon (@bobcarskadon) August 1, 2016
Sirmon says J.T. Gray, Trevor Jung and DeAndre Ward will play the star, the other OLB position.
— Joel Coleman (@JoelTColeman) August 1, 2016
On his position coaches:
Sirmon "Summer gave the defensive staff time to discuss the personnel and identity of the team."
— David H Murray (@DawgsBiteMag) August 1, 2016
Sirmon "I think it's a positive that we're all new in this together."
— David H Murray (@DawgsBiteMag) August 1, 2016
On Brian Baker, "He's still transitioning to the college game. The great thing is he has a lot of knowledge."
— David H Murray (@DawgsBiteMag) August 1, 2016
Sirmon said he's been impressed with Terrell Buckley's technical disposition with the players, and his recruiting effort
— David H Murray (@DawgsBiteMag) August 1, 2016
"Mo Linguist is demanding but not over-bearing where kids turn him off" Sirmon said.
— David H Murray (@DawgsBiteMag) August 1, 2016
"We're putting a lot of time and effort into becoming a staff, not a group of individuals."
— David H Murray (@DawgsBiteMag) August 1, 2016
On the 3-4 scheme:
MSU defensive coordinator Sirmon on 3-4 vs 4-3: "I want to play defense ... The best defense to help us win." Will have multiple fronts.
— Bob Carskadon (@bobcarskadon) August 1, 2016
Sirmon: "I want to play the defense that gives us the best chance to stop people. 3-4 or 4-3. We have to be flexible & coach defense."
— Robby Donoho (@RobbyDonoho) August 1, 2016