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2015 Captains Embrace Leadership Roles

By Steve Grinczel, MSUSpartans.com Online Columnist | @GrinzOnGreen

EAST LANSING, Mich. – When it comes to the selection of Michigan State football captains, it isn’t a coronation.

It’s an often-times unpredictable passing of the torch that began with head coach Mark Dantonio’s first captains in 2007: running back Jehuu Caulcrick, offensive tackle Pete Clifford, defensive back Travis Key and linebacker Kaleb Thornhill.

After Jack Allen, Shilique Calhoun and Darien Harris were introduced as captains for 2015 on Wednesday, the three fifth-year seniors cited former Spartan players and even current teammates as the examples they’ll be drawing upon in their new roles.