Filed under: Michigan State, CoachingEAST LANSING, Mich. -- After a long, tense week of worrying about their stricken coach, the Michigan State Spartans got a welcome dose of good news as they wrapped up preparations for Northern Colorado.
Coach Mark Dantonio made a surprise visit to practice Friday, just five days after he suffered a mild heart attack and was taken to a hospital for surgery following his daring call in overtime to beat Notre Dame.
School spokesman John Lewandowski said Dantonio addressed the team briefly and chatted with position groups during a pre-practice session - the first time he's talked with his players since his hospitalization early Sunday.
He will watch Saturday's game against Northern Colorado at home, Lewandowski said.
"Everyone happy to see Coach D and he is returning home for rest," athletics director Mark Hollis tweeted.
The finish against Notre Dame is already one of the signature moments of the season: Trailing by three in overtime, Dantonio ordered a fake field goal that worked for a touchdown and gave the Spartans a 34-31 victory.
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