DotComp: You would have to be a Spartan Dawg to understand

JimComparoni

haller-barnett-hug — Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller, right, hugs Michigan State interim head coach Harlon Barnett following Michigan State's 20-17 victory over Nebraska on Saturday. (Photo by Dane Robison for SpartanMag.com).

You don’t have to be impressed by this win, or their record. The Spartans have had to circle their ranks and play for the people in their building. Considering what they’ve been through, that’s enough. And they’ll begin work for more on Monday. Harlon Barnett respects the hell out of his players for that. It’s fine if you don’t. You would have to be a Spartan Dawg to understand. Inside, SpartanMag publisher Jim Comparoni explains.