| Mark Dantonio was hired on November 27, 2006 to replace John L. Smith. Dantonio became the 24th head coach at Michigan State. Dantonio compiled an 18-17 overall record in his 3 years as the head coach of the University of Cincinnati including a bowl appearance (win in the 2004 Fort Worth Bowl). The 2006 campaign included an upset win over previously undefeated and #7 ranked Rutgers University. Following the announcement, Mark Dantonios hire at Michigan State was praised by several respected people in the college football world. Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel said, "Mark will build a great... |