Dantonio

[bukdow]

Well, its not just me. Look, a lot of you people are just dumb. You don`t have an understanding of anything outside your jobs, boobs and the new consumer item you must have so you can be as cool as the next meathead. D`Antonio is the correct Italian spelling and Mark D`Antonio has used it in the past. Just because that is difficult for you schlamiels to understand isn`t my problem. Now, read the following article.


Huge win for the Buckeyes last Saturday, but what kind of mindset can they possibly have here? Ohio State is in the mother of all letdown situations here. Off of their statement win over Texas, they have Penn State on deck. Those happen to be the only two teams that beat the Buckeyes last season. Focus is a significant concern here. The Buckeyes are off a win in their latest Game of the Century and simply have bigger fish to fry. Cincinnati has overachieved over the past couple of years from a wins/losses standpoint. Mark D’Antonio’s 12-13 mark as Cincy coach is impressive, particularly when you consider how young his team was last season. The Bearcats started as many as 5 true freshmen on defense at points during the season. D’Antonio is well thought of in Columbus, and why shouldn’t he be? After all, he was the defensive coordinator of the Buckeyes national championship club. Tough to see Tressel looking to aggressively punch it in if the Buckeyes are up 27 late. Cincy gave up some big plays against Pitt, an 80-yard TD pass, a 55-yard TD pass, and a 57-yard INT return for a TD. While the Bearcats propensity to give up big plays is a concern against OSU’s sizzling offense and athletic defense, the questionable focus of OSU and Coach Tressel’s lack of interest in humiliating D’Antonio make UC the side here. Take the huge points with the Bearcats.

[mitch cumstein]

could you explain what you mean? not all of us got a 30 on their ACT.

[MSURed]

Hey, I agree that it's the original spelling, and a lot of other people do too. I'm a fan of using whatever he uses himself. Show some proof that he uses the original Italian spelling and I'll spell it that way too. And no, a news article does not suffice, it would basically have to be a signature or him addressing the question to the media

[goState18]

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The emphasis that Spartan head coach Mark Dantonio places on his personal faith was important to Leggett and his family. "

[MSURed]

Originally Posted by mitch cumstein

could you explain what you mean? not all of us got a 30 on their ACTs.

Dantonio would've originally been D'Antonio (assuming that he actually IS Italian), which is a contraction of 'Di Antonio', meaning 'Of Antonio'. Meaning that one of his ancestors was named Antonio. If he were FROM Italy that would mean his dad was Antonio, but since I don't know when his family came over I can't say how far back it goes.

Hope that helps more than bukdow's rant

[AASpartan]

Originally Posted by MSURed

Dantonio would've originally been D'Antonio (assuming that he actually IS Italian), which is a contraction of 'Di Antonio', meaning 'Of Antonio'. Meaning that one of his ancestors was named Antonio. If he were FROM Italy that would mean his dad was Antonio, but since I don't know when his family came over I can't say how far back it goes.

Hope that helps more than bukdow's rant

The original spelling of Budkow, is Assface. I think that we should start calling him that if we're going to be historically accurate.

[ChefKosmo]

[mitch cumstein]

Originally Posted by MSURed

Dantonio would've originally been D'Antonio (assuming that he actually IS Italian), which is a contraction of 'Di Antonio', meaning 'Of Antonio'. Meaning that one of his ancestors was named Antonio. If he were FROM Italy that would mean his dad was Antonio, but since I don't know when his family came over I can't say how far back it goes.

Hope that helps more than bukdow's rant

english, please.

[Sparty2QP]

But this is the guy we hired.....

Mark Dantonio

Mark Dantonio, who coached Cincinnati for the past three seasons and was a former assistant coach at Michigan State for six years, was named Michigan State University's 24th head football coach on Monday, Nov. 27.
The 50-year old Dantonio established himself as one of the nation's up-and-coming coaches during his three-year tenure at Cincinnati. In 2006, Dantonio led the Bearcats to a 7-5 overall record and a 4-3 BIG EAST mark, making Cincinnati bowl eligible for the second time in three years. Dantonio accomplished the feat against the second-toughest schedule in the country, as UC's opponents compiled a 69-42 record. His Bearcats upset then-No. 7 Rutgers, 30-11, on Nov. 18, handing the Scarlet Knights their first loss of the season and marking the highest-ranked opponent ever defeated by UC.
Highly respected as one of the top defensive coaches in the country, Dantonio's Bearcats rank 21st nationally in tackles for loss, 23rd in pass efficiency defense, 27th in rushing defense and 36th in total defense in the latest NCAA statistics.
Dantonio compiled an 18-17 overall record in his three years at Cincinnati and led the program in its transition to the BIG EAST Conference. He became the first head coach in 23 years to direct a team to a winning season in his first year at UC. The Bearcats' went 7-5 in 2004, including a 5-3 mark in Conference USA to finish second in the league standings, and defeated Marshall in the Fort Worth Bowl.
In his first two seasons at Cincinnati, 15 of Dantonio's players earned all-conference honors and 25 received academic all-conference recognition.
Prior to his appointment at Cincinnati, Dantonio served as the defensive coordinator at Ohio State for three seasons, where his defensive unit became known as one of the stingiest in the country. During the Buckeyes' 2002 National Championship season, OSU ranked second nationally in scoring defense and third in rushing defense, and the following year, his unit ranked No. 1 in the country in rushing defense and ninth in total defense, sparking the Buckeyes to an 11-2 mark and a No. 4 national ranking.
Dantonio is familiar with East Lansing, as he spent six seasons (1995-2000) as Michigan State's secondary coach, including associate head coach duties in 2000. He contributed to Michigan State's successful 1999 season, during which the Spartans went 10-2, won the Florida Citrus Bowl, led the Big Ten in total defense and ranked No. 7 in the final polls.
A Zanesville, Ohio, native with Midwest ties, Dantonio has 24 years of collegiate coaching experience, and has coached in 10 bowl games. He has worked for some of the top coaches in the game, including Nick Saban, Jim Tressel and Earle Bruce.
Here's a closer look at Dantonio's tenure at Cincinnati:
• The 2006 Cincinnati Bearcats went 7-5 overall and 4-3 in the BIG EAST Conference against the nation's second-toughest schedule. Four of UC's five losses came to teams ranked in the current top 15 (No. 1 Ohio State, No. 6 Louisville, No. 14 Virginia Tech, No. 15 West Virginia). The Bearcats produced arguably the greatest victory in school history with a 30-11 victory over then-No. 7 Rutgers on Nov. 18, marking the highest-ranked opponent ever defeated by UC.
Defense was the strong suit for the Bearcats this season, as Cincinnati ranked among the national leaders in tackles for loss (No. 21 at 6.8 per game), pass efficiency defense (No. 23 at 109.30 rating), rushing defense (No. 27 at 107.5 ypg) and total defense (No. 36 at 304.3 ypg.). UC held seven of its 12 opponents to less than 100 yards rushing, highlighted by performances of 36 yards each in back-to-back games vs. Miami (Ohio) and Akron. In the win over Rutgers, Cincinnati held the nation's No. 15 rushing offense to a season-low 50 yards on the ground, and held the nation's No. 3 rusher, Ray Rice, to a season-low 54 yards. Middle linebacker Kevin McCullough leads the team in tackles and ranks fifth in the BIG EAST and 48th nationally with 13.5 tackles for loss. Defensive end Trevor Anderson ranks sixth in the BIG EAST and 56th nationally in tackles for loss (13.0) and is ninth in the BIG EAST in sacks (6.0).
• In 2005, Dantonio brought together one of the nation's youngest teams, with the Bearcats starting as many as five first-year freshman on defense and posted a competitive 4-7 record in the program's first season in the BIG EAST. Two defensive players, Mike Mickens and Corey Smith, earned second-team All-BIG EAST accolades.
• Dantonio became only the second head coach in Cincinnati history (along with Sid Gillman) to take the Bearcats to a bowl game in his first season in 2004. UC topped Marshall, 32-14, in the Fort Worth Bowl to cap a 7-5 season. The Bearcats tied for second in the Conference USA standings with a 5-3 league mark. The secondary ranked 26th in the nation and first in C-USA in pass defense. The Bearcats also ranked second in C-USA in total defense and third in scoring defense and pass efficiency defense. Offensively, quarterback Gino Guidugli ranked 15th in the country in passing efficiency (146.48 rating) and directed the Bearcats to the 30th-ranked offense in the nation. Three players were chosen in the 2005 NFL Draft (defensive end Trent Cole, linebacker Tyjuan Hagler and cornerback Daven Holly).
While serving as the defensive coordinator at Ohio State, Dantonio's defense guided the Buckeyes to a 32-6 mark in his three seasons in Columbus. Ohio State's defense was the second toughest against the run in 2003, allowing 62.3 yards per game, and was ranked No. 10 in total defense and No. 16 in scoring defense. Those efforts helped the Buckeyes rank No. 4 in the final polls. Dantonio assembled the defense which led Ohio State to the national title in 2002. The Buckeyes were second nationally in scoring defense (13.1 points per game) and third in rushing defense (77.7 ypg.) during their title run. Six Buckeyes defenders were named first-team All-Big Ten during Dantonio's tenure and 13 were drafted by the pros, including a pair of first-round selections.
Dantonio spent six seasons (1995-2000) as secondary coach at Michigan State, five under Nick Saban and one under Bobby Williams. He was promoted to associate head coach in 2000. During MSU's 10-2 season in 1999, he tutored cornerback Amp Campbell, who earned third-team All-America honors from the Associated Press. Under his supervision, the Spartan secondary ranked among the NCAA leaders in pass defense three of his last four years, finishing No. 10 in 1998, No. 16 in 1997 and No. 22 in 2000. In his last season as secondary coach at MSU, the Spartans only allowed 164.1 yards a game through the air, ranking seventh in the country. During his six years in East Lansing, MSU compiled a 39-30-1 record.
Dantonio came to Michigan State following four seasons under Glen Mason at Kansas (1991-94) where he coached the defensive secondary. In 1992, the Jayhawks produced an 8-4 record and defeated BYU, 23-20, in the Aloha Bowl.
Dantonio previously spent five years at Youngstown State under Jim Tressel, helping the Penguins to three trips to the NCAA I-AA playoffs. While serving as defensive coordinator in 1990, Youngstown State posted a perfect 11-0 regular-season record and ranked second nationally.
His coaching credits also including stops at Akron (defensive secondary, 1985), Ohio State (graduate assistant, 1983-84), Butler (Kan.) Junior College (defensive coordinator, 1982), Purdue (graduate assistant, 1981) and Ohio University (graduate assistant, 1980). During his stint as a graduate assistant under Earle Bruce at Ohio State, the Buckeyes played in the 1983 Fiesta and 1984 Rose Bowls.
Dantonio began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Westside High School in Anderson, S.C.
Dantonio earned three letters as a defensive back for Coach Jim Carlen at South Carolina (1976-78). He earned a bachelor's degree in education from South Carolina in 1979. Dantonio later earned a master's degree in education from Ohio U. in 1980.
He picked up all-state and all-league honors as a prep football player at Zanesville (Ohio) High School. Dantonio also was selected to play in the Ohio North-South All-Star Game.
Born March 9, 1956, in El Paso, Texas, Mark and his wife Becky have two daughters, Kristen (13) and Lauren (11).
THE DANTONIO FILE

PERSONAL DATA:
Born Mark Dantonio in El Paso, Texas, on March 9, 1956. Family: wife Becky and two daughters, Kristen (13) and Lauren (11).

[wingfanjim]

who cares? Get off your intellectual high horse. You are sounding like nothing more than a petty whiner.

[mitch cumstein]

Originally Posted by AASpartan

The original spelling of Budkow, is Assface. I think that we should start calling him that if we're going to be historically accurate.

i hate to have to correct you, but your translation is a little off. "budkow" actually translates in a dead russian dialect as "ass-licker". but you were close, though.

[MSURed]

Originally Posted by mitch cumstein

english, please.

I'll give it another shot

In Italy sometimes your last name tells who your father is. D'Antonio translates to 'Of Antonio', meaning that some dude named Antonio was one of Mark's ancestors. Most likely his family simplified/Americanized their name when they came to this country by taking out the apostrophe.

[Bullwrinkle]

In the Italian culture - only those who score 30+ on the ACT are allowed to use apostrophes in their names. I hope that clears up the issue once and for all.

[bukdow]

You guys are such freakin` children. And who the Hell changed the title of my thread?

[Awesome Robot With Lasers]

Are you serious? D'Antonio? I feel awful. I've been spelling it Dantonio for several weeks now.

Mark, I'm so, so sorry. My sincerest apologies to you and your family for this mistake. I know nothing I can say or do on this board can make up for the grief this must have caused you, but for what it's worth, I'm going to spell it correctly twenty times:

D'Antonio. D'Antonio. D'Antonio. D'Antonio. D'Antonio. D'Antonio. D'Antonio. D'Antonio. D'Antonio. D'Antonio. D'Antonio. D'Antonio. D'Antonio. D'Antonio. D'Antonio. D'Antonio. D'Antonio. D'Antonio. D'Antonio. D'Antonio.

MD, please don't leave us. We need you.

[AASpartan]

Originally Posted by mitch cumstein

i hate to have to correct you, but your translation is a little off. "budkow" actually translates in a dead russian dialect as "ass-licker". but you were close, though.

Sure it's not "A'ss L'icker"?

[mitch cumstein]

Originally Posted by bukdow

And who the Hell changed the title of my thread?

[MSURed]

Originally Posted by mitch cumstein

i hate to have to correct you, but your translation is a little off. "budkow" actually translates in a dead russian dialect as "ass-licker". but you were close, though.

the last ' w ' adds the little-known clarification of 'and likes it'

[ChefKosmo]

Originally Posted by AASpartan

Sure it's not "A'ss L'icker"?

I thought is was "Ass Muncher" Maybe thats from a region further south????

[wingfanjim]

Originally Posted by bukdow

You guys are such freakin` children. And who the Hell changed the title of my thread?

You are the one acting like a baby. Are you an only child? I'm curious. Because you act like a spoiled brat.

[Detroit Pete]

Originally Posted by bukdow

Well, its not just me. Look, a lot of you people are just dumb. You don`t have an understanding of anything outside your jobs, boobs and the new consumer item you must have so you can be as cool as the next meathead. D`Antonio is the correct Italian spelling and Mark D`Antonio has used it in the past. Just because that is difficult for you schlamiels to understand isn`t my problem.

"Schlemiel" or "schlimil"

http://www.yiddishdictionaryonline.com/


Do you have a link to show where MD spelled his own name with an apostrophe?

[MSURed]

Originally Posted by bukdow

You guys are such freakin` children. And who the Hell changed the title of my thread?

S'omeone who s'cored no more than 29 on their ACTs I bet.

[mitch cumstein]

Originally Posted by AASpartan

Sure it's not "A'ss L'icker"?

i'm positive. its russian.

[bukdow]

Why is it when I am on this board I feel like I am surrounded by a bunch of 8th graders? Good lord, if you people spent half as much time actually trying be informed and expand your understanding as you do acting like a bunch of snot-nosed children addicted to masturbation you might actually get somewhere.

[wingfanjim]

Originally Posted by kosmo

I thought is was "Ass Muncher" Maybe thats from a region further south????

I believe you are correct. It was a variation of the ancient persian word "bakdoor" which of course translates as one who enjoys butthole pleasures.