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Everyone made the same Mel Tucker joke after awful first quarter

November 20, 2021 by Grey Papke • Comments
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Mel Tucker before a game
Sep 3, 2021; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mel Tucker walks on the field during warmups before the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports

Mel Tucker before a game

The Michigan State Spartans got off to a truly awful start against Ohio State on Saturday, and it was open season on head coach Mel Tucker as a result.

The Spartans fell behind 21-0 in the first quarter at the Horseshoe in what was billed as a huge showdown that could decide the Big Ten East title. It also came on the heels of reports indicating Tucker is poised to sign a huge contract to remain at Michigan State and fend off interest from other schools.

Ohio State surged to a 21-0 lead, posting over 200 yards of total offense in one quarter. In light of the reports about Tucker’s new contract, plenty of people had jokes.

Michigan State's $95 million offer to Mel Tucker after today…pic.twitter.com/wsufpuejOh

— Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) November 20, 2021

Ohio State is going to score one point for every $1 million in Mel Tucker’s contract today. pic.twitter.com/wmDFnTiWCW

— Carter Karels (@CarterKarels) November 20, 2021

Mel Tucker at halftime. pic.twitter.com/GWMTH81eBE

— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) November 20, 2021

If Mel Tucker is worth $95 million, how much is Ryan Day worth?

— Matt Connolly (@MattConnolly___) November 20, 2021

Mel, my brotha, you gotta sign that thing at halftime

— Richard🇬🇾Johnson (@RJ_cfb) November 20, 2021

Despite the jokes, Tucker isn’t suddenly a bad coach because of a bad performance against a great team. However, the timing of Michigan State laying an egg isn’t exactly ideal.

Maybe Tucker can take some lessons on dealing with adversity from a member of Ohio State’s coaching staff.

Photo: Sep 3, 2021; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mel Tucker walks on the field during warmups before the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports


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