Dantonio to Michigan State?

[Ricky the Bull]

Looks like he's going to get an offer, according to sources.

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBC_MICHIGAN_ST_COACH?SITE=FLTAM&SECTION=SPORTS

[Bull Martin]

That sucks?... :-?

[Guest BasketBull.]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2677122

Michigan State hires former Cincy coach Dantonio

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Mark Dantonio is leaving the University of Cincinnati to become the new coach at Michigan State.

The Michigan State Board of Trustees, in a special meeting Monday morning, unanimously approved a recommendation to hire Dantonio. The five-year contract guarantees Dantonio about $1.1 million a year. It also has a $200,000 signing bonus and incentives that could boost his income.

The school scheduled a noon ET news conference to introduce Dantonio.

Michigan State first interviewed Dantonio on Saturday night, followed up by a second interview with university president Lou Anna Simon on Sunday morning.

"Everyone agreed, head and shoulders, this was the right person for the job," athletic director Ron Mason said.

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[Joe]

I don't think this will be the 1st coach to leave the Big East this year. An no, I am just not talking Schiano to Miami. I have a feeling Rich Rodriguez will be the next coach at Alabama who just fired Mike Shula.

[Guest BasketBull.]

What does 'Bama offer that WVU can't offer?

[Joe]

A lot more money spent on football, some of the nicest facilities in the country, One of the best traditions and 11 National Titles, A great recruiting base, and they could easily pay him 2 Million + a year.

Not saying he'll go but he'll be at the top of the list and will strongly consider the job. WVU still has not given him the facilities he needs to compete in the recruiting world and he only makes 1Million a year. He will at least use it to get those and a raise.

[smazza]

That sucks?... :-?

why?

he will fail like those before him

[Bull Matrix]

Joe,

I dont think Rich will leave WVU. Sure he will use it to get a raise again like he did before a few years ago, but that WVU alumn will not leave now. Especially when he has both Slaton and White for two more years. I would be stunned if Rich Rod left. Ditto for Schiano because he really does not seem interested with the Miami job. Rutgers gave Schiano a nice piece of land located across the street from Rutgers stadium in which his family has build a very nice house. No way does he leave anytime soon even if Bama or Miami through all this $$$$ at him. I would think Petrino would leave UL for the right NFL job before either of those two coaches left.

[Bull Dozer]

A lot more money spent on football, some of the nicest facilities in the country, One of the best traditions and 11 National Titles, A great recruiting base, and they could easily pay him 2 Million + a year.

Not saying he'll go but he'll be at the top of the list and will strongly consider the job. WVU still has not given him the facilities he needs to compete in the recruiting world and he only makes 1Million a year. He will at least use it to get those and a raise.

Yeah they have alot to offer there BUT if you dont beat Auburn you will be fired.  Also i dunno if bamma fans want more mediocre to losing seasons while Rodriguez trys to get his system in place and get the right players to run it.  

[E.T.]

Rich Rod seems to be a proud alum in WVU ... hope they treat him well as it would be difficult to get a coach as good as him in replacement.