Article: Michigan State Reinstates QB Jeff Smoker

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Dateline: EAST LANSING, Mich. [image omitted]

Michigan State quarterback Jeff Smoker, who was suspended for the final five games of last season because of a substance-abuse problem, has been reinstated to the team.

New coach John L. Smith told Smoker and the team of his decision Monday, and announced it publicly Wednesday.

"I'm grateful he gave me this opportunity," Smoker said. "When I decided to stay here, I didn't know exactly what was going to happen. He gave me this opportunity and I'm going to make the most of it."

Smith said Smoker has an opportunity to compete for the starting job, a privilege he didn't have while practicing in preseason ...

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