Michigan State University’s football coach is defending his program in the wake of sexual assault allegations. Today is the first time coach Mark Dantonio spoke publicly about the alleged assault.
Three unidentified players were suspended in early February after a sexual assault investigation came to light.
Dantonio would not comment about the investigation itself. He also didn’t want to talk football.
“I think to stand up here and talk about who’s gonna be our quarterback right now is trivial compared to what we’re dealing with. That’s why I’ve not wanted to do that.”
MSU is working on a Title 9 investigation into the allegations and there is an external investigation into the football program. Dantonio says they are complying with law enforcement and taking the matter seriously. He says this is not – quote – “Business as usual.”
The Ingham County Prosecutor’s office has not decided whether it will charge the case. Dantonio says he thought the decision would be made by now.