Dantonio Spin Factory



“I have been asked about last year’s statement regarding zero tolerance. Zero tolerance means exactly that. We have no tolerance for Chris L. Rucker’s actions. I repeat, I have no tolerance for his actions. He was immediately suspended. He has served his civil punishment, and there are other internal disciplinary measures nobody will know about outside the program. Again, zero tolerance does not mean automatic dismissal."

what?
 


Dantonio is an f-ing scumbag. I think that became apparent after he defended Rucker's horrible illegal hit in last year's game and then proceeded to whine and blame EVERYTHING for last year's loss. He's a whiner and a hypocrite and, personally, my least favorite BT coach and, yes, that includes RichRod.

Hmm, I wonder why he would reinstate a guy he desperately needs in his secondary?
 


big10fan said:
“I have been asked about last year’s statement regarding zero tolerance. Zero tolerance means exactly that. We have no tolerance for Chris L. Rucker’s actions. I repeat, I have no tolerance for his actions. He was immediately suspended. He has served his civil punishment, and there are other internal disciplinary measures nobody will know about outside the program. Again, zero tolerance does not mean automatic dismissal."

what?
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25% of the time they get kicked off the team everytime.:confused:
 


how about "we have no tolerance for his actions, however, we are facing the Hawks this Saturday, so his punishment will be to skip class and just watch film of the Hawks till then."
way to set an example.
 


Spin as they may, it really doesn't matter. I would rather beat them with their best and that leaves no room for whining and "what ifs". I am sure the crowd will remind him what a fine upstanding person he is!
 




Rittenberg: Michigan State looks like the Land of Second Chances, the program where you can wear a jumpsuit and a jersey in the same day.
 


Good Lord, that is just embarassing for MSU. That does, of course, assume that they are capable of the normal range of human emotions.
 










Benddontbreak said:
Meh, he's not going to be playing against us this weekend anyway.
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Do these comments sound like a player that isn't going to play?


EAST LANSING, Mich. - Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio met with the media Thursday after practice to give a statement regarding Chris L. Rucker.
Statement from Michigan State head football coach Mark Dantonio:
"When I first came to Michigan State and since then, I have attempted to do things the right way. I have always positioned myself as a parent would in many - if not all - actions of discipline. My belief in young people is a positive one. I look for the greater good in our young people in today's society , hoping to always find value even in difficult circumstances.


"I have known and have watched Chris L. Rucker for four years on the field, in the classroom, in the community and as a team member. The poor decision he made had need for serious consequences which he has now met and resolved from a team and legal perspective. It does not; however, rise to a lifetime banishment.

"Our decision to immediately reinstate Chris has been endorsed by the team's unity council and the program at-large. This was a difficult decision. After much soul searching and dialogue with those who are vested in the program, I am comfortable and confident in the decision I have made.
"I have been asked about last year's statement regarding zero tolerance. Zero tolerance means exactly that. We have no tolerance for Chris L. Rucker's actions. I repeat, I have no tolerance for his actions. He was immediately suspended. He has served his civil punishment, and there are other internal disciplinary measures nobody will know about outside the program. Again, zero tolerance does not mean automatic dismissal.

When I find something I cannot tolerate, my response is not found in some playbook. There is no call that fits all situations. Sometimes, the reason for calling a play - either on or off the field - is known only to those closest to the situation.


"I made this call, and I should be held accountable. I hold myself accountable. To some critics, it might be seen as a low-percentage call or the wrong decision. It is neither. To me, our coaches, and our entire team - the men in the arena - it was the right call for the right reasons.

"Each case, like every young man on this team or every other student at this university, is different.

"Losing a game hurts. Removing a young man like Chris from the team is unacceptable.



Note: Coach Dantonio said it will be Chris L. Rucker's decision as to whether he will travel with the team to Iowa this weekend.
 




I dont know if this is the right thread to post this in or not but, I hate MSU(maybe because I live so close to East Lansing).
 






I would suspect he may miss the first series so he isn't introduced as a starter and the pregame TV talk is diminished, but expect MSU get get him on field early and often against the Hawks. This decision is based on maintaining Sparty's W/L record and our perceived advantage against their secondary. The demonstrated gang mentality of MSU took a vote and they want to win.
 


He did the same thing with Winston and look how that turned out. Not only does this make the msu program look bad but it is also a black eye for the B10. At what point does the B10 commish step in?
 


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