Take a look @ Mark Dantonio (Michigan State):

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Need to look at Mark Dantonio, MSU: This guy went to South Carolina and has Michigan State winning. A tough job for anyone, including the darling Nick Saban. Dantonio has had two 11 win seasons there in six years, Saban never had one 11 win season at Michigan State. Once Saban had his first 9 win season, he left MSU for LSU and didn't coach the bowl game. Believe me, if Dantonio can recruit kids to East Lansing, he can recruit kids to Tennessee. And the guy is well respected by his peers and national media coming out of the Tressel camp.

Mark Dantonio, Michigan State (6 years)
Alma Mater: South Carolina (1976-78)
Overall Record: 62-39 (9 years)
If Brady Hoke is the top coach in the Legends Division, Dantonio is really 1B. In six seasons in East Lansing, Dantonio has turned the Spartans from underachiever to Big Ten title contender. The Spartans won 22 games through his first three years, but has posted back-to-back seasons of 11 victories. And there’s one more feather in the cap for Dantonio and Michigan State to brag about – the Spartans own a four-game winning streak over rival Michigan. Dantonio has yet to lead Michigan State to a Rose Bowl appearance, but with the program on the right track, it’s only a matter of time before the Spartans make the trek to Pasadena. Dantonio’s success isn’t just limited to Michigan State, as he posted an 18-17 record in three years with Cincinnati and led the Bearcats to two bowl trips. Dantonio seems to be a perfect fit at Michigan State and should keep this program among the best in the Big Ten as long as he sticks around in East Lansing.
 
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It would actually be kind of funny... Who was that reciever that transferred out if UT to MSU? Would Dantonio be bringing him back?
 
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I hate to be the one to tell you, but Dantonio is at too good of a job right now to leave for a down TN program. Plus he signed a pretty good contract extension last year that included a hefty buyout. Big East coaches and out of work coaches are the most likely candidates.
 
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vols-1 said:
I hate to be the one to tell you, but Dantonio is at too good of a job right now to leave for a down TN program. Plus he signed a pretty good contract extension last year that included a hefty buyout. Big East coaches and out of work coaches are the most likely candidates.
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everyone is apparently at to good of a job. so let's just not even bother calling anyone to gauge interest
 
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Long_Tim said:
Need to look at Mark Dantonio, MSU: This guy went to South Carolina and has Michigan State winning. A tough job for anyone, including the darling Nick Saban. Dantonio has had two 11 win seasons there in six years, Saban never had one 11 win season at Michigan State. Once Saban had his first 9 win season, he left MSU for LSU and didn't coach the bowl game. Believe me, if Dantonio can recruit kids to East Lansing, he can recruit kids to Tennessee. And the guy is well respected by his peers and national media coming out of the Tressel camp.

Mark Dantonio, Michigan State (6 years)
Alma Mater: South Carolina (1976-78)
Overall Record: 62-39 (9 years)
If Brady Hoke is the top coach in the Legends Division, Dantonio is really 1B. In six seasons in East Lansing, Dantonio has turned the Spartans from underachiever to Big Ten title contender. The Spartans won 22 games through his first three years, but has posted back-to-back seasons of 11 victories. And there’s one more feather in the cap for Dantonio and Michigan State to brag about – the Spartans own a four-game winning streak over rival Michigan. Dantonio has yet to lead Michigan State to a Rose Bowl appearance, but with the program on the right track, it’s only a matter of time before the Spartans make the trek to Pasadena. Dantonio’s success isn’t just limited to Michigan State, as he posted an 18-17 record in three years with Cincinnati and led the Bearcats to two bowl trips. Dantonio seems to be a perfect fit at Michigan State and should keep this program among the best in the Big Ten as long as he sticks around in East Lansing.
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Boy if you ready for some slow grind it out football, then he would be good. Games against Florida, South Carolina, Alabama, and LSU would turn back the clock. I have seen a few of their games this year and they play boring football. But he wouldn't be the worst pick.
 
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theFallGuy said:
everyone is apparently at to good of a job. so let's just not even bother calling anyone to gauge interest
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I'm just telling you what every closed minded TN fan doesn't want to hear. Most of the current SEC coaches were not employed as college head coaches when they were hired, and certainly none of them left major top 25 teams to join the SEC.
 
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vols-1 said:
I hate to be the one to tell you, but Dantonio is at too good of a job right now to leave for a down TN program. Plus he signed a pretty good contract extension last year that included a hefty buyout. Big East coaches and out of work coaches are the most likely candidates.
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Dantonio's new deal maintains a five-year rollover clause. His base salary increases from $618,000 to $650,000, and his new contract includes performance incentives such as a $100,000 bonus for winning the Big Ten championship game.

Dantonio's $2 million contingent bonus has been moved from 2016 to 2014, and the contract includes a position for him in Michigan State's athletic department for two years after he retires from coaching. A source familiar with the contract told ESPN.com the buyout is in the neighborhood of $3.5 million.

"This agreement doesn't mark a significant increase in compensation; rather it provides security and comfort for the Dantonio family,"

What is Dooley making with absolutely no history of winning?

Mark Hollis likes him, but they don't have $ to throw around.
 
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pacer35_80 said:
Done great things at MSU. Physical defense and run game. WHY NOT?
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This is a guy I wanted before all the Gruden talk started to escalate. I think he could do good things here. Not sure he would be an annual competitor to Saban though. Might be able to get Saban on a down year, but not a consistent winner against him.
 
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He's been pretty successful and could probably be pretty good here, but he's in his late 50s and seems comfortable at Michigan State. Would prefer someone younger and hungrier to compete in the SEC.
 
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