Michigan State Spartans use bowling for therapy

Spartans using bowling to move past tumultuous offseason - DFP
It’s part of the team bonding Dantonio hopes will reestablish the team’s chemistry MSU enjoyed while going 36-5 from 2013-15. “During camp, we’ll do a tournament – every position picks five guys, and we’ll do a head-to-head battle,” senior linebacker Chris Frey said. “It allows guys to just kind of get out and have fun.”

Déjà vu for MSU football? Spartans hope to rebound from rough 12 months - DFP
Dantonio said the Spartans went from having one visible leader in 2012, Max Bullough, to having a number of them by the following season. MSU lost five of its six games that season by a combined 13 points, a sign things could change the following year.

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Here's how the top teams are trying to stay elite as recruiting heats up. Michigan State is pretty much set the next two seasons with several multi-year players on the roster, as well as a 2018 class that’s already shaping up to be a great one.

Mark Dantonio not contemplating retirement, plans to leave Michigan State on top | MLive.com
A year ago, that same question could have been framed around Dantonio, 61, wanting to walk away on a high note. Dantonio has won three Big Ten titles at has an overall record of 90-42 at Michigan State.

Couch: NCAA tone-deaf in eliminating two-a-days from college football - DFP
Michigan State and most of college football will start camp a week early, making for a longer grind, and one that isn't any safer. “I think we had three or four on the calendar (last year), and I think we went with one or two,” MSU coach Mark Dantonio said. “The last three or four years, we’ve said we don’t want to get somebody hurt or ground down. We’re going every single day in some capacity. Now it’s a five-week camp (including game week), so we have to make sure we stay fresh mentally, physically, stay healthy, and that’ll be a challenge.”

Big Ten coaches back Mark Dantonio that 2016 was 'anomaly' for Michigan State | MLive.com
"I've got a ton of respect from Mark," said Pat Fitzgerald. "We've known each other for a long time, we've been colleagues as head coaches for a long time. I think he's built a program on his values and what he believes and I think last year was a complete anomaly."

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Aaron Donald Not Present at Rams Training Camp Amid Contract Holdout
Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald remains absent as the Rams prepare to begin training camp practices Saturday as he angles for a new contract. Jarrett Bell‏ of USA Today noted Donald missed Friday's reporting deadline for Rams veterans.

Ex-MSU player Auston Robertson to play at Kansas school despite pending sexual assault charges | MLive.com
Former Michigan State University football player Auston Robertson will be allowed to continue his education and football career in Kansas this fall as he faces sexual assault charges in Ingham County.