According to reports, former Michigan State football coach and board of trustees member George Perles died on Tuesday at the age of 85.
In 12 seasons (1983-1994) as head coach of the Michigan State Spartans, Perles posted a record of 73-62. His best season came in 1987 when he led MSU to a 9-2-1 record, which included a Rose Bowl victory over USC.
