What happened to Dantonio at Michigan State?

Former Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio has agreed to an indefinite furlough with the MSU Athletic Department, the Detroit Free Press reported. Dantonio, the winningest coach in Spartan football history, announced his retirement as head coach on Feb. 4 after two consecutive 7-6 seasons.

Why did Dantonio quit?

The resignation follows months of Dantonio’s involvement in a lawsuit from former MSU football staffer Curtis Blackwell. Dantonio is accused of pushing for the admission of recruit Auston Robertson despite his history of sexual misconduct and of ignoring warning signs from other staffers.

Was Dantonio forced to retire?

There was no indication Dantonio was being pushed to end his 13-year career as MSU’s head coach. All throughout last season, university administrators repeatedly said in private conversations the decision to stay or go was Dantonio’s to make.

Did Mark Dantonio retire from Michigan State?

– After a storied 13 seasons as head coach of the Michigan State football program, Mark Dantonio announced his decision to retire on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Dantonio finishes his career with a record of 114-57 in East Lansing, 132-74 in 16 seasons overall.

Where is Dantonio now?

Of course, football is never far from Dantonio’s mind. The winningest coach in program history who won three Big Ten championships in 13 seasons and took Michigan State to the College Football Playoff in 2015, stepped down after the 2019 season but has remained in East Lansing and has worked for the university.

When did Dantonio leave Michigan State?

On February 4, 2020, Mark Dantonio announced he was retiring as head coach. He left the Michigan State football program as its all-time winningest coach with a record of 114–57 and a .

When did Mark Dantonio quit?

What did Mark Dantonio do?

During his tenure, Dantonio led the Spartans to three Big Ten titles, a College Football Playoff appearance and a school-best 114 wins. His Michigan State teams also went 8-5 against rival Michigan, including a stretch of seven wins over eight seasons from 2008-15.

What happened to old MSU football coach?

On February 4, 2020, Mark Dantonio announced he was retiring as head coach. He left the Michigan State football program as its all-time winningest coach with a record of 114–57 and a . 667 winning percentage.

Where did Mark Dantonio coach before Michigan State?

Michigan State Spartans footballHead coach, 2006–2020
Cincinnati Bearcats footballHead coach, 2003–2006
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Where is Mark Dantonio?

The winningest coach in program history who won three Big Ten championships in 13 seasons and took Michigan State to the College Football Playoff in 2015, stepped down after the 2019 season but has remained in East Lansing and has worked for the university.

What does Mark Dantonio do now?

Dantonio, after his Feb. 4 retirement, agreed to a $100,000 annual contract with the athletic department through Feb. 14, 2022. In that role, MSU football’s winningest coach will assist in donor relations and a variety of other projects.