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Dantonio has earned his keep | The Detroit News | detnews.com

If Mark Dantonio becomes a wanted man after Michigan State's improbable season ends, don't expect the school's administration to make it easy for anyone to lure him somewhere else.
It's unclear if athletic director Mark Hollis intends to renegotiate Dantonio's five-year deal worth at least $5.5 million following the season, but members of MSU's Board of Trustees definitely appear at least willing to explore the idea.
"Mark (Dantonio) is very successful, he's very happy, people are tickled to death with him, things are on the upbeat," said George Perles, trustee and former head football coach. "We'll wait until the season is over and will certainly make a fuss about him and tell him how important he is to the program."
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Hollis follows a policy to not comment publicly about potential or current contract negotiations until an actual contract is signed, said John Lewandowski, associate athletic director for media relations.
Veteran trustee Joel Ferguson is confident Hollis will meet with Dantonio after this season and discuss a number of issues.
Topics could include the coach's future and compensation for himself and assistants.
"We have an excellent athletic director that has a great relationship with coach Dantonio," Ferguson said. "Whatever should be done, those two will work it out."

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