On our weekend recap show last night, @Connormuldowney made a Titanic reference in regards to Michigan State football. In that moment, it made me realize that the Mark Dantonio era at MSU followed the plot of the blockbuster film “Titanic.” MD is rose and MSU is Jack. Thread:

Michigan State hires Mark Dantonio away from Cincinnati. Essentially saving him from a mundane career as a Big East head coach.

Mark Dantonio takes Michigan State to a bowl game in Year 1.

Mark Dantonio leads MSU over Michigan for the first time in seven years with the win in 2008.

Mark Dantonio leads Michigan State to 7 of the next 8 wins over Michigan.

Michigan State goes 12-1 and wins the Rose Bowl, and would have been a serious title contender in 2013 had there been a playoff.

Jack and Rose narrowly escaping Cal’s muscle man is:

HE HAS TROUBLE WITH THE SNAP!!!

Michigan State upsets Ohio State, wins Big Ten, and heads into the College Football Playoff.

Shutout by Alabama, the Jabrill Peppers return and flip, 3-9.

Mark Dantonio headed to save his assistants and not fire anyone after 3-9.

After “94 yards” and a deteriorating offense, Mark Dantonio decided to, instead of firing his assistants, rearranging their roles in the program after the 2018 season.

44-10.

Mark Dantonio after holding the program hostage for two full months and still holds the position after National Signing Day.

Mark Dantonio decides to retire once he gets his bonus.

Mark Dantonio watching Mel Tucker’s first game isolated in the stands

Hopefully this thread added a little bit of levity to this rivalry week for my Sparty brethren and sistren!