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Dantonio, Spartans Establish Inspiring Bond with 9-Year-Old at Scottish Rite Hospital

DALLAS – Rowan Fitzsimmons should be considered orally committed to attend Michigan State University until further notice.

Although she’s only 9 years old, Rowan may someday compete in soccer, golf, volleyball, basketball or track and field for the Spartans.

And if she plays a sport, or even just walks across the tree-lined campus tall and strong between classes, it will be due in part to the inspiration she received from MSU coach Mark Dantonio a year ago and the bond she formed with him and the Spartan football team since last season’s Cotton Bowl.