Mark Dantonio

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He is the head football coach at Michigan State University; He was named Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2010

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Mark Dantonio is a highly respected figure in American college football, known for his tenure as the head coach of the Michigan State Spartans from 2007 to 2019. During his time at Michigan State, Dantonio led the Spartans to three Big Ten Conference championships and eight victories over their archrival, the University of Michigan. His leadership and defensive expertise helped elevate the Spartans to national prominence, including a historic 13-win season in 2013, which culminated in a Rose Bowl victory over Stanford. That season, Michigan State finished ranked No. 3 in the nation, marking one of the most successful campaigns in the program's history.

Dantonio's coaching career is marked by several significant milestones, including becoming the first head coach in Big Ten history to achieve at least 11 wins in five out of six seasons. In 2015, he led the Spartans to their first-ever appearance in the College Football Playoff, further solidifying his legacy as one of the top coaches in the conference. Known for his defensive acumen, Dantonio's teams were consistently among the best in the nation in terms of defensive performance, and his ability to develop talent was a hallmark of his coaching philosophy.

Before taking the head coaching job at Michigan State, Dantonio had a successful stint as the defensive coordinator at Ohio State, where he helped the Buckeyes win the national championship in 2002. His return to Michigan State in 2006, where he had previously served as an assistant coach, was seen as a homecoming. Under his leadership, the Spartans achieved numerous firsts, including their first bowl game win since 2001 and their first Rose Bowl appearance since 1988. Dantonio's impact on the program was profound, and his success earned him a contract extension in 2011, making him a "Spartan for life."

Dantonio retired as Michigan State's head coach in February 2020, leaving behind a legacy of 114 wins and a .691 winning percentage, the highest for any Michigan State coach since Clarence Munn. However, in September 2023, Dantonio came out of retirement to return to the Spartans as associate head coach following the suspension of Mel Tucker. His return to the program underscores his deep connection to Michigan State and his enduring influence on the team.

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