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Michigan State's Billion-Dollar Bet on Football
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Michigan State University appoints Pat Fitzgerald as new football coach, following Jonathan Smiths dismissal. Fitzgeralds hiring is met with enthusiasm, and the university unveils a $1 billion athletic initiative, For Sparta, to revitalize sports programs. The initiative includes stadium upgrades and unrestricted recruiting for Fitzgerald, who previously faced academic restrictions at Northwestern. With significant investments and Fitzgeralds charismatic leadership, the future of Spartan football looks promising.
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