Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio got a new contract Friday, a deal that will pay him a $2 million bonus if he remains with the program into 2016.The revised contract was announced in Florida, where the No. 19 Spartans (9-3) are preparing to play No. 16 Georgia (9-3) on New Year's Day in the Capital One Bowl.
Dantonio's contract remains a five-year rollover deal with a base salary of $618,000. His overall compensation will rise to $1.8 million per year, up from $1.13 million, because of increased supplemental income.
The new contract rewards stability, according to Michigan State president Lou Anna Simon and athletic director Mark Hollis.
ESPN - Michigan State Spartans, coach Mike Dantonio agree on revised deal
12-26-2008, 08:49 PM
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