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It's difficult to continually destroy the expectations at one of the high profile programs in the country. Michigan State, poised to move their team from mediocrity to leading off the 3:00a.m. edition of Sportscenter, is instead giving fans and alumni the opportunity to go huh? The Spartans have named Mark Dantonio Head Football Coach after the earlier dismissal of John L. Smith. Going from a single engine plane to a glider, the Spartans are reaffirming their commitment to football that's less about performance and more about implosion. Dantonio possesses an 18-17 record at the school he is leaving, traditional football power Cincinnati. Anna Nicole Smith acting, OJ Simpson writing, Jessica Simpson doing complex equations; all are as stupefying as the decision of the Spartans. When your chief rival is dominating the headlines you need to make a splash, serve caviar, promote your new coaches stunning record. Instead Michigan State decides to introduce their version of New Coke.