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Michigan State Football: Top 5 Heisman contenders of Mark Dantonio era

As quite possibly one of the best coaches, if not the absolute best, in Michigan State football history, Mark Dantonio has created a winning tradition in East Lansing that was seemingly absent for decades prior to his debut for the Spartans.

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When you listen to current and future players talk about Michigan State football, three things are always mentioned: good coaching staff, family atmosphere and winning tradition. After the John L. Smith era, it didn’t seem like this day would ever come, but the Spartans are finally considered an elite college football program and it’s quite refreshing.