Dantonio-Hecklinski incident at MHSFCA clinic today
Dantonio got up and spoke about their season, Cousins, BK Cunningham and MSU. Hecklinski got up and presented how Michigan sets up their recruiting-recruit the state of Michigan first, then the Midwest, and then nationally.
Dantonio then burst in, interrupts Hecklinski and yells, "We're not here to listen to this. Move on!"
Many coaches in the room were stunned and many lost respect for State and Dantonio because of the incident. To Hecklinski's credit, he didn't add to the childish behavior and represented Michigan with class and honor.
Most coaches were stunned but the jealous, anger-filled behavior turned a lot of people off. Other coaches on the panel were visibly bothered by this unprofessional behavior.
January 20th, 2012 at 12:37 PM ^
Kudos to MLive for not sitting on this story, as some outlets might. It should now get picked up elsewhere.
January 20th, 2012 at 12:38 PM ^
Hmmm, I don't know if it's just me or does that writer sound MSU biased on this.
1. Reported facts
2. Wellllllllll..... it's not as bad as it seems
3. Dantonio Quote
4. Nothing to see here
January 20th, 2012 at 12:44 PM ^
Right, and the portion where he said both sides chalked it up to a misunderstanding over the format? Are you serious? Clearly that is why Heck said "Look, I understand my place," Jayson. Either he's purposely distorting facts or he is doesn't understand what happened.
January 20th, 2012 at 12:49 PM ^
Thanks for finding the confirmation. Can we get this link as a reply earlier in the thread or even copied by the Mod's or OP into the original post to assuage the hoards?
January 20th, 2012 at 12:54 PM ^
Now we know what the real issue was. Dantonio was mad because Hoke was at the Bear Bryant Award ceremony. It all makes sense now.
January 20th, 2012 at 1:14 PM ^
Unfortunately that article does not really address the question of whether Hecklinski's presentation was appropriate for the forum. You'd think the author could have given a bit better context.
January 20th, 2012 at 1:38 PM ^
Unless Heck was talking about something disparaging/lewd/etc., why does that matter?
January 20th, 2012 at 1:46 PM ^
"We're not here to listen to this. Move on!" to explain a sighting of "A red-faced Hecklinski".
January 20th, 2012 at 12:30 PM ^
to true second banana status (meaning we beat them regularly, etc.) I expect a health scare or some other reason for him to flame out and pull a Meyer and take a year off before he and MSU return to mediocrity.
January 20th, 2012 at 12:40 PM ^
Well, now that it is confirmed, I think we can all pretty clearly say, Mark Dantonio is a sad, sad little man.
January 20th, 2012 at 12:41 PM ^
Honest to God, why would any kid with an option to play for both Hoke and this piece of shit ever, ever choose MSU? I simply cannot understand that.
January 20th, 2012 at 1:04 PM ^
Really. Hey Burbridge, there is still time. Don't make the mistake of a lifetime. Go talk to Devin and Mario.
January 20th, 2012 at 3:58 PM ^
Doesn't he have academic issues?
January 20th, 2012 at 12:47 PM ^
I can't help but imagine this event unfolding like a Will Ferrel-led SNL skit. With Will of course playing the role of Mark "You Shut Your Mouth When You're Talking to Me" Dantonio.
January 20th, 2012 at 12:54 PM ^
Thanks for the help! Next time, try to turn a bit purple, it makes for better pictures. No, none of those HS coaches will remember it, you're good.
Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be spartys.
January 20th, 2012 at 12:55 PM ^
Dantonio is just pissed he showed up at the pool during adult swim time. Same old Sparty.
January 20th, 2012 at 12:55 PM ^
The template is here is anyone else wants to jump in.
January 20th, 2012 at 12:58 PM ^
For the first time this thread, I actually laughed out loud. That is priceless.
January 20th, 2012 at 1:00 PM ^
January 20th, 2012 at 1:00 PM ^
Hilarious how the RCMB slappies are turning this into "Hecklinski was giving a sales pitch about Michigan and brave warrior Dantonio stood up for neutrality." By all accounts, Hecklinski was speaking about how Michigan coordinates recruiting and what they look for during a symposium about "problems facing high school football and recruiting" in front of no recruits whatsoever, while Dantonio got up there and instead of talking about high school football or recruiting talked about how MSU's season went and Kirk Cousins. Who was giving the sales pitch again?
January 20th, 2012 at 1:14 PM ^
- Denial
- Anger
- Clock manipulation
- Pass interference
- Unnecessary roughness
January 20th, 2012 at 1:46 PM ^
Oh, wait, there's no difference...
January 20th, 2012 at 9:25 PM ^
I think pass interference comes before clock manipulation.
January 20th, 2012 at 1:10 PM ^
97.1 The Ticket just reported it in their news update.
January 20th, 2012 at 1:13 PM ^
There are 7 ACC schools and 4 Big East schools ranked ahead of him in recruiting (rivals).
January 20th, 2012 at 1:15 PM ^
misunderstanding. LOL.
"Both sides later chalked it up to a misunderstanding in forum’s format."
IMO, even if that was the case, that hardly excuses Dantonio's childish behavior. You sit and bide your time. The moderators are responsible for cutting a person off if he/she goes over his/her allotted time. The Michigan coach said that there is no reason to rehash it because he was being cordial and a good sport about it
I don't think there was any misunderstanding. Dantonio is just trying to cover his $@% for being honest. He is disgruntled that Michigan is back to taking pretty much all the top talent in Michigan. RR focused on the south, on states like Florida, which pretty much allowed MSU to take all the top talent in the state but now that ride is over. Dantonio is just bitter. Our coach took the high road.
January 20th, 2012 at 1:22 PM ^
Hecklinski did the right thing by not making a big deal out of it. There's no need to say, "That guy just messed up!" when your opponent obviously just messed up.
January 20th, 2012 at 1:24 PM ^
Even if he thought Heck was out of line, it's not his place to shout.
If I gave in to outbursts every time I was in a seminar listening to someone going off-topic, there'd be a string of head-shaped holes in SmartBoards across the country.
January 20th, 2012 at 1:33 PM ^
by promising them playing time (in BCS bowl games).
January 20th, 2012 at 1:22 PM ^
What's important is the reaction of the HS coaches who were present. I cannot believe that the consensus reaction among them privately wasn't "Jesus, can you believe what a fucking dickbag Dantonio is?"
January 20th, 2012 at 1:23 PM ^
Yes, I look forward to the reported perception of this "incident" with the coaches all over the state and in SEMich. That is important. Hecklinski took the high road, but does that help here? And...Hoke may arrive tomorrow. Will it still be discussed? How will Hoke handle it and how will it be perceived. I am looking forward to see it play out, however minor, and if we think it can help recruting even more.
January 20th, 2012 at 2:53 PM ^
Hoke should step up to the microphone and pick up right where Hecklinski left off and see if Dantonio has the sack to interrupt things again. My guess is he sits in his seat with that stupid scowl of his and sulks like a 6 year old.
January 20th, 2012 at 3:24 PM ^
That is about the most amazing idea I've ever heard. One suggestion though, and that's having Hoke hand the mike to Hecklinski and have him finish his speech.
You're right, no way does Dantonio have the balls to say something like that with Hoke in the room, speaking or not.
January 20th, 2012 at 5:12 PM ^
Depending on which high school coach, among the ones I know their reactions were either "oh look, there goes Dantonio being all rivalry again; what a great rivalry we have," or "Fight? FIGHT?!? FI...aawwwwwww."
January 20th, 2012 at 1:21 PM ^
But I think Dantonio could really use a hug.
January 20th, 2012 at 1:33 PM ^
I think he needs to apply some Preparation H. Probably the whole tube. In fact, I think he needs to eat a fucking quart of the stuff just to make sure his butthurt is soothed.
January 20th, 2012 at 1:22 PM ^
Hecklinski was right to let the thing alone.
As my dad often told me, "If somebody else really wants to act like an asshole, let him have the stage all to himself."
January 20th, 2012 at 1:25 PM ^
Did he not even realize - of all things - the recruiting impact of making an ass out of himself in front of high school coaches that coach potential recruits to his program???
Mark needs a serious reality check. Who does he think he is? He thought is was okay to talk about his players and his program, yet Michigan should not have such an opportunity? His disdain for Michigan is out-of-control.
January 20th, 2012 at 1:37 PM ^
Imagine how he'll react when Hoke and the boys set the world right and MSU goes back to winning the Michigan game only once every 3 or 4 years.
January 20th, 2012 at 1:28 PM ^
Judging by his current recruiting class, he should have paid closer attention. He could learn a thing or two.
January 20th, 2012 at 1:34 PM ^
Sorry about reposting this. I really don't see this thread anywhere on the MGoBoard pages, only on the sidebar to the right. This board has some major technical/design flaws, but I guess that's already been discussed and no action was deemed necessary or whatever...
But anyways, I really hope somebody had a camera rolling. TO THE YOUTUBES.