Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio has stepped down or "retired." He steps down allegations are being leveled against him of multiple NCAA recruiting violations by Spartan football assistant Curtis Blackwell. Dantonio is the winningest coach in Spartan football history. In a release, the Spartan athletic department said:
“We are all very grateful for Mark’s contributions to MSU, and not just on the football field,” MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. said. “I’ve continued to be impressed by Mark’s leadership and dedication to his players. His commitment to sportsmanship and academics is second to none. He’ll be remembered for these traits in addition to being our winningest coach for Spartan Football. I know the entire Spartan nation joins me in wishing Mark the best in retirement, and I look forward to having him still engaged with the university moving forward.”
Athletic director Bill Beekman: “Mark Dantonio has provided outstanding leadership for the Spartan football program for the last 13 years. As the all-time winningest coach in school history, he’s raised the bar for Michigan State football. He’s mentored young men and led them to success on the field, in the classroom and in life, while serving as a great ambassador for Michigan State University. As we begin the search for Mark’s successor, we will look for the right fit who will continue the success at both the conference and national level.”
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