East Lansing — Before Ron Burton became Michigan State’s defensive line coach in 2013, he spent 10 years in the same position at the Air Force Academy.
It’s easy to see that influence on Burton.
He’s all business, shows great respect to those around him and often begins most of his responses to questions, “Yes, sir,” and “No, sir.”
In other words, you can tell he spent 10 years at the Air Force Academy.
But ask those who’ve worked with him and you know Burton was a stand-up guy whether or not he ever coached a day in Colorado Springs.