If there ever was a time for some fight from this team it was last Saturday. However, it appeared on the field that the soul of this Spartan team had already been ripped out before the game against Michigan even began.
Head coach Mark Dantonio made it clear that he would be back next season and for a few more seasons to come with his reference to finishing circles. This team came into the season with lofty goals: win a Big Ten title. For all accounts and purposes, it appeared on paper that it could be a reality.