February 10th, 2020 at 12:02 PM ^
That's exactly what is probably going to happen and it would be the right move. As for anyone in their recruiting class bolting, none of that class are in a position to leave MSU. Most of them were only recruited by MSU and MAC schools. They are going to stay. The only decent recruit, the running back, changed his mind and didn't sign. He's gone already.
We shouldn't start our victory laps yet. Before assuming Tressel is going to be a stiff, remember these two salient facts: 1. He obviously is Dantonio's first choice and no matter what you think about Mark D, he knows a little something about coaching. 2. When OSU hired his uncle Jim, he was OSU's THIRD CHOICE. Glen Mason was numero uno and I forget who was their second choice. So, let's not start our victory dance too soon.
February 10th, 2020 at 5:07 PM ^
HChiti76, I knew Jim Tressel. Jim Tressel was a friend of mine. The dopes left on MSU's wishlist are no Jim Tressel.
February 10th, 2020 at 12:03 PM ^
MSU's recruiting is pretty much down to 2- and 3-star instate kids who either have dreamed of playing for MSU for generations or who have no other options besides the MAC, with an occasional 4-star who comes with legal/academic trouble sprinkled in. This uncertainty won't hurt them as much as it would hurt a school that actually recruits competitively.
February 10th, 2020 at 11:17 AM ^
Dantonio would surely try to get the job to his loyal staff... and Tressel.. maybe the Fickell thing was only appeasement to the fans, akin to Brandon going after Harbaugh but getting rebuffed.
February 10th, 2020 at 11:29 AM ^
I'm so glad we don't have to hear them going on and on about "BDF" for years to come.
February 10th, 2020 at 11:42 AM ^
That $4 million bonus could've gone a long way into luring a decent coach into the dumpster fire
February 10th, 2020 at 12:07 PM ^
Stop with the incorrect narrative about the stupid bonus. It had nothing to do with his timing as to the resignation. If Dantonio would have gone to the AD last year and said he was considering quitting, they would have paid him the bonus regardless of the date on the contract.
He chose the timing of waiting until last week to insure that MSU could not do a proper head coach search, resulting in his hand picked successor, Mike Tressel, getting the job.
February 10th, 2020 at 12:07 PM ^
It’s gonna be either Tressel or McElwain.
Neither of them will do well.
So root for McElwain because he’ll be there more than a year unlike Tressel.
February 10th, 2020 at 12:10 PM ^
I couldn’t give any less fucks!
February 10th, 2020 at 12:21 PM ^
My stomach hurts from laughing so hard.
February 10th, 2020 at 12:38 PM ^
My favorite part of the whole thing is the people on social media who are bashing “journalists” for saying something they dont like. Someone actually called the job, the most highly sought sports job in michigan. Another was the comment “at least we dont have to go for our 4th or 5th option like you (michigan BBall) did with with Howard”
everyone over there is loosing their shit and falling apart and things are really going to be interesting this upcoming season for them!!
February 10th, 2020 at 12:59 PM ^
“at least we dont have to go for our 4th or 5th option like you (michigan BBall) did with with Howard”
Seriously? LMFAO
February 10th, 2020 at 3:52 PM ^
i saw that tweet lol. I believe the term was that Michigan fans are "BIG MAD" that we had to "settle" for Juwan lol
February 10th, 2020 at 6:23 PM ^
They are on their 5th (or more) option already, and they're not there yet.
See also: how to use their / they're / there.
February 10th, 2020 at 12:44 PM ^
Pour gas on it and burn it to the ground.
February 10th, 2020 at 12:46 PM ^
My favorite take on there is promoting Tressel (unconscionable up until this morning) is now akin to Dabo, Lincoln Riley, Ryan Day all being promoted from within, and adding an OC is all they need LOL
February 10th, 2020 at 1:04 PM ^
Sparty tears taste like ice cream.
February 10th, 2020 at 2:10 PM ^
Blackwell should offer to drop his lawsuit against MSU / Dantini in return for getting the head coaching job. They couldn't do much worse at this point.
February 10th, 2020 at 2:25 PM ^
Honestly could care less what the dumpster fire does in EL. Focus on our business. Spring ball almost here. Need new QB to step forward.
February 10th, 2020 at 2:50 PM ^
Pride comes before the fall. After the fall, you look around and see that only Bret Bielema is down there with you.
February 10th, 2020 at 6:19 PM ^
A hoops win and the coaching search news. Delicious.