NEW YORK — The post-practice hug line of coaches and players on the final session before a bowl game has been a tradition for Michigan State under Mark Dantonio.
In 12 of the past 13 seasons, the Spartans have made a postseason game. And when the seniors exited the field at Fordham University after a Christmas Day workout, with the Pinstripe Bowl their swan song two days away, things got emotional. Even for Dantonio.
“As a senior, you've got to sort of set the tone for your football team as you go through things, good and bad.