Thursday, March 28, 2024

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Dantonio shuffles roster to fill positions as spring ends

A 2 percent increase each and every spring camp practice — that’s the goal. And for certain members of MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio’s squad, there’s more than just getting stronger and developing good habits — it’s about transitioning into a brand-new position in order to help the team.

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Special draft held for Green-White intrasquad matchup

It’s not the NFL, but that didn’t stop MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio from conducting a little draft of his own. Dantonio acted as commissioner Monday afternoon as the team’s seniors split up and drafted the rest of the Spartans’ roster to either the Green or White team in preparation for Saturday’s spring game at 1:30 p.m. at Spartan Stadium.

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Teams announced for Green-White game

MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio conducted a draft today in preparation for Saturday’s Green-White intrasquad game, which will be played at 1:30 p.m. at Spartan Stadium. Two teams, one green and one white, will battle it out in an exhibition-style game for a steak dinner, as opposed to the hated hotdogs and beans meal.

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Dantonio is off to blazing start for 2009

What a difference one month makes. After National Signing Day on Feb. 6, MSU’s 2008 football recruiting class was criticized for not hitting enough home runs, but head coach Mark Dantonio has already blasted a grand slam out of the park for the 2009 class.