Last night was a chance for me to first hand get a glimpse into the future and direction of MSU athletics and the Football Program.

The MSU Alumni Club of Oakland County had a get together with Head Football Coach Mark Dantonio and MSU Athletic Director Mark Hollis., Mr. Kaleb Thornhill, and other coaches and staff.  This Alumni Association is a fine organization, and I look forward to joining again, just not this specific group……


I had a chance to talk with Kaleb, the impressive son of late Charlie, who played on Michigan State's back-to-back Big Ten championship teams in 1965-66. What a great ambassador MSU has in this young man! He impressed me as a extremely articulate, intelligent asset for MSU. Great young man with a great future  Glad to see he has a career with the University in the AD’s office.

All of the Spartan staff talked the same unified message. Its one that I like to hear, and is slowing bearing fruit.

They spoke of change and Success being driven by the Top down, and began with Ron Mason, and continue with Mark Hollis.

Spoke of the process of reestablishing MSU Athletics and especially Football to the national stage. We all know that Coach Tom Izzo and Spartan Basketball, along with Spartan Ice hockey has been a bright spot for years, Frankly carrying the Football program.  Yes some advances were made in the Under John L, but not everything and the exact direction that we needed.  So the Spartan Nation Loves to see the Steps forward.. and The Process under way....


In his Second Year, Dantonio is Still the man we need, and a Bright spot for MSU football. He exceeded our expectations last year, and since the process is continuing, I have no doubt he will continue the Steps Forward. I was Giddy to get my Photo taken with him, the Leader of the Football Program. Thanks Coach ! Giddy, sounds like a School Girl, but between Izzo and Dantonio, these guys are on a Pedestal for me….. Can you say Man Crush…… You can see where I spilled my Beer just trying to get over to the guy.....

Can’t Freek’in wait for August 30th and the Cal game in Berkley…

Anyways… I have heard the message before, but what was different is that the staff from MSU showed it, they seem to live it…. And that makes it real.


The entire Staff Drove it home like a 2 Penny Nail in a piece of Balsa with a 20LB sledge… things like Faith, Family, Integrity, Community, Team, and Taking Steps Forward.

How Family members of Staff Students, fans and Players are critical to the Organizations and to individuals.. Family is Key,

The Program will allow everyone to express an important aspect of everyone’s life: Faith.  Coach has a strong faith and allows and expects others to be free to express theirs…

Community.. Support the community we live and work in. Through works, volunteering, etc.
Personal integrity.. Doing what you can, and what is right.. Not necessarily the easy route for everyone, but one that everyone should take. In my opinion many other Programs on the Dishonest side, cheaters this is not the route MSU will take.

Team… Nothing is individual.. we impact others by everything we do, say, express. Take care of yourself, others.

We already have seen changes in MSU with the Dantonio Process, The Respect and credibility of the program has successfully been reestablished in the First Year, with those who count (Staff, Players, Fans, Cheer leaders,etc..) and We all look forward to the process continuing. Sure a couple steps backward here and there, but Steps Forward is Key.

I Liked what I Heard and Saw…

Read earlier Opinions on Last Season….

Sparty On !!!!!