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Mark Dantonio builds Michigan State 2019 recruiting class in trenches

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio speaks to the media on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, in East Lansing. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press

EAST LANSING — Mark Dantonio looked to build Michigan State football’s 2019 recruiting class with a strong foundation.

That meant loading up the trenches.

Eight of the 18 players the Spartans signed Wednesday are either offensive and defensive linemen, a concerted effort by Dantonio and his staff to get stronger at the point of attack on both sides of the ball.