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Former Michigan State football head coach Denny Stolz passed away Thursday at 89, according to the university.
Stolz took over after legendary coach Duffy Daugherty retired in 1972 and led the program for three seasons. The Spartans were 19-13-1 in his time as head coach from 1973-75.
In his second season, Stolz was named Big Ten Coach of the Year as the Spartans finished 6-1-1 in conference play.
Stolz is a native of Mason and graduated from Alma College in 1955. He played both football and baseball for Alma and eventually became the football team’s head coach before coming to MSU.
Former Michigan State football coach Denny Stolz, who led the program from 1972-75, died on May 25 at the age of 89.
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In total, Stolz was a head coach at the college level for 21 seasons.
Stolz’s time in East Lansing ended when he was asked to resign by the university following the program receiving three years of NCAA probation — including bowl and TV bans — over nearly three dozen counts of recruiting nd fund-raising violations. The NCAA singled out several of Stolz’s assistant coaches and ruled seven players ineligible for the 1976 season, but the organization repeatedly cleared Stolz of any blame following the investigation.
Stolz resigned on March 16, 1976, a few weeks after the NCAA handed down its punishment, as MSU opted to clean house. Stolz took responsibility for the violations while maintaining his innocence in his letter of resignation:
“I have concluded the ultimate responsibility for violations found by the NCAA, during the time I was head coach, while involving no personal fault on my part, either in allegation or…
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Author : Detroit Free Press
Publish date : 2023-05-26 20:36:52
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