Theres no other coach who has enjoyed more success with less recruiting stars than Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio. He has won Big Ten championships and major bowl games like the Rose and Cotton. He has done this with the likes of players who were headed to MAC schools like Kirk Cousins, Le’Veon Bell, Connor Cook, Trae Waynes, Darqueze Dennard and there are many other lightly-recruited players who have contributed to MSU’s success.
On the flip side, there are many four and five-star players who go to major college powerhouse programs and yet never seem to be able to live up to the hype.