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Michigan State to fire head coach Mel Tucker

Michigan State is moving forward with plans to fire head coach Mel Tucker for cause in response to sexual harassment allegations. Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller said in a statement Monday that the university has “provided Mel …

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Mel Tucker mentions Jim Harbaugh in statement about Brenda Tracy

Those who read the statement released by Mel Tucker’s attorney on Monday might be wondering one thing: What does Jim Harbaugh have to do with this? Tucker’s attorney mentioned the coach of the rival Michigan Wolverines in Monday’s …

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Mel Tucker says Brenda Tracy trying to ‘destroy’ his life

The attorney for Mel Tucker issued a statement on Monday to defend the Michigan State football coach from allegations he is facing from Brenda Tracy. Tucker, who has been the head coach of the Spartans since 2020, has been suspended by Michigan State …

Mel Tucker on the field

Michigan State clarifies Mel Tucker’s status amid investigation

Mel Tucker appears to be on his way out at Michigan State, but the head coach has not been fired yet. Reports surfaced on Sunday that Tucker had been fired amid an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment. However, Michigan State later …

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Mel Tucker fired by Michigan State amid sexual harassment probe

Michigan State has fired head coach Mel Tucker amid an ongoing sexual harassment investigation. Tucker was informed on Sunday that he has been terminated, Brett McMurphy of Action Network reports. Secondary coach Harlon Barnett will take over as …

Mel Tucker in a green shirt

Mel Tucker under investigation over sexual harassment allegations

Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker has been under investigation after he was accused of sexual harassment. Michigan State hired an outside Title IX attorney to investigate a claim that was filed against Tucker last December. The accuser, Brenda …

Mel Tucker in a green shirt

Mel Tucker had police with him for his weekly radio show

Life has changed for Mel Tucker over the last week — and not in a good way. The Michigan State head coach had a security presence this week during his weekly radio show. Woodward Sports Network’s Owen Oszust shared the news over Twitter …

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Mel Tucker has notable buyout clause in new contract

Michigan State handed a huge new contract to Mel Tucker with the aim of fending off interest from other schools. It turns out that new deal may not actually make an enormous difference. The terms of Tucker’s ten-year, $95 million deal went …

Mel Tucker before a game

Mel Tucker reportedly drew interest from NFL teams

Mel Tucker signed a massive contract extension with Michigan State earlier this week after receiving interest from other programs. Apparently the coach had some inquiries from NFL teams as well. NFL teams reached out to Tucker’s representatives …

Mel Tucker before a game

Mel Tucker signs massive contract days after ugly Ohio State loss

Saturday’s ugly loss to Ohio State didn’t stop Michigan State from locking up Mel Tucker long term. On Wednesday, Tucker signed a 10-year, $95 million contract extension to remain as Michigan State’s head coach. The 49-year-old …

Mel Tucker before a game

Everyone made the same Mel Tucker joke after awful first quarter

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 …

Mel Tucker before a game

Michigan State reportedly makes huge offer to keep Mel Tucker

Mel Tucker has gained plaudits for his work at Michigan State this season. That work is about to gain him a lot of money as well. According to Chris Solari and David Jesse of the Detroit Free Press, the Spartans are preparing a 10-year, $95 million …

Mel Tucker before a game

Mel Tucker responds to LSU rumors

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker tried to push aside rumors linking him to another job as he prepares for the biggest game of his tenure. On Monday, Tucker had his first media availability since reports emerged linking him to the LSU job. …

Mel Tucker before a game

Mel Tucker could be head coach target for SEC powerhouse?

One of the more prestigious jobs in college football could be opening up in the near future, and may already have a target in mind. As speculation grows about the future of coach Ed Orgeron at LSU, other names are being linked to the post. One of …

Mel Tucker

Mel Tucker hilariously dunks on Colorado fan on Twitter

Mel Tucker left Colorado after just one season when an opportunity to coach at Michigan State arose, and some Buffaloes fans are apparently bitter about it. Tucker dropped a flying elbow on one of those fans on Wednesday. Tucker took to Twitter to …

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Report: Mel Tucker cleaning house at Michigan State

Mel Tucker has taken over as the new head football coach at Michigan State, and he is apparently planning some big changes. Tucker is not going to retain any of Mark Dantonio’s assistant coaches, the Detroit Free Press’ Chris Solari …

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