Dantonio’s first legacy remains U-M rivalry

EAST LANSING – The prevailing assumption this week was that Mark Dantonio didn’t enjoy his Tuesday press conference.

I disagree.

He may have been admittedly calculated and careful. But not uncomfortable.

Michigan State vs. Michigan is Dantonio’s game. Before the Rose Bowl, this was his legacy — remarkably flipping the script on 40 years of one-sided history in a venomous rivalry.

He did so with bold predictions and promises and then wins, followed by reminders — understanding the needs of a fan base and university tired of feeling like less. - Read more at LSJ.com