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Michigan State football acting head coach Harlon Barnett brings back old game day tradition

When Mel Tucker took over the reins for Michigan State football, he naturally put his own stamp on the program, tweaking some traditions here and there to mold the program in his vision. With long-time Spartan Harlon Barnett now in control of the program for the foreseeable future, he has started to bring back some old traditions.

Notably, Barnett is bringing back the full Spartan football gameday walk. Mel Tucker had shortened the walk, having it start at the Spartan Statue. Barnett is bringing it back to the original starting point at the Kellogg Center.

There will be a change in the route the Spartan football team will take to Spartan Stadium this Saturday.
The team will walk from the Kellogg Center, past the Spartan Statue, to Spartan Stadium, as was tradition for years. The walk is scheduled to begin at 2:50pm. Arrive early.

— David Harns (@DavidHarns) September 13, 2023

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20 potential candidates to replace Mel Tucker as Michigan State football’s coach

Who could potentially replace Mel Tucker? We came up with 20 coaches to consider.

Following an in-depth investigation by USA TODAY into the allegations made by Brenda Tracy against Mel Tucker, the university placed Mel Tucker on an unpaid suspension.

Operating under the assumption that Tucker has coached his last game as the head man of the Michigan State football program, as Lansing State Journal reporter Graham Couch speculated, the Spartans will be in the market for a new leader of their football program.

Check out some of the potential candidates Michigan State could look to bring in:

Mel Tucker and his lawyer release statement refuting sexual harassment allegations

Mel Tucker releases statement refuting sexual harassment allegations

Following the weekend release of details from a sexual harassment investigation involving Michigan State football head coach Mel Tucker by USA TODAY, Tucker and his lawyer released a statement to the public refuting the allegations.

In the statement, Tucker claims the investigation has not been fair or unbiased.

The Lansing State Journal has the latest on the statement in which Tucker calls the sexual harassment allegations by Brenda Tracy “completely false.”

Twitter reacts to return of Mark Dantonio to Michigan State football

Despite the circumstances, many are happy to see Mark Dantonio return to Michigan State

While it isn’t under the best of circumstances, Mark Dantonio is coming home to help right the ship of Michigan State football. Dantonio, whose role is unclear, is coming back to serve as a resource for interim head coach Harlon Barnett.

Barnett was appointed to that role following the suspension of Mel Tucker due to an ongoing sexual harassment investigation.

Despite the circumstances, many fans (and reportedly, some players) were excited about the return of Dantonio to East Lansing, and you can find the best reactions below.

Harlon Barnett named interim head coach of Michigan State football amid Mel Tucker sexual harassment investigation

Mel Tucker has coached his last game for Michigan State amidst sexual harassment investigation

According to a report from Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press, Michigan State football secondary coach Harlon Barnett has been named interim head coach of the Spartans after details of a sexual harassment investigation involving Mel Tucker were released Saturday night.

Athletic director Alan Haller announced in a press conference on Sunday that Mel Tucker had been suspended without pay.

Haller also announced Mark Dantonio will act as associate head coach.

Hearing MSU football coach Mel Tucker is suspended with pay pending the outcome of the Title IX investigation, per a source.

— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) September 10, 2023

According to the report, from Kenny Jacoby of the Lansing State Journal, Tucker is being accused of harassment by Brenda Tracy, a rape survivor who works with college athletes.

Tracy filed a complaint against the head coach in December of 2022. The school responded by hiring an outside Title IX attorney to investigate the complaint according to the investigative report from USA TODAY and Kenny Jacoby.

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker suspended without pay

Everything in East Lansing just turned on a dime.

Michigan football’s in-state rival, MSU, was flying high after its second win of the season. It defeated Football Championship Subdivision level program Richmond in Week 2.

The Spartans were starting to hope head coach Mel Tucker’s 2023 would more strongly resemble his 2021 campaign.

Instead on Saturday night multiple media outlets dropped a bombshell outlining sexual misconduct by Tucker. Some was alleged, some admitted. From that point, it appeared only a matter of time until Tucker wasn’t the head coach in East Lansing anymore.

Michigan State’s interim president and athletic director called a 5 p.m. EDT press conference on Sunday. At it, Michigan State announced Tucker had been suspended without pay pending the results of the investigation.

Opinion: Give the keys of the program to Courtney Hawkins and let him lead Michigan State football

Editor’s note: This article was written and published before Harlon Barnett was named interim head coach with Mark Dantonio rejoining the program in some capacity.

Mel Tucker is in hot water, and rightfully so, after a USA TODAY report detailed the sexual harassment claims involving Tucker by Brenda Tracy. Tucker’s actions are proving to not only be detrimental and painful for himself, but to Michigan State football’s players, fans and the program itself.

As Lansing State Journal reporter Graham Couch reported, it is likely Mel Tucker has coached his last game at Michigan State. I one-hundred percent agree with his sentiment: Tucker should have coached his last game in the green and white.

What’s next, then?

I would like to suggest giving the title of interim head coach to wide receivers coach Courtney Hawkins. Hawkins is the epitome of what the Spartan family is all about, and he is someone who can keep this ship from sinking. Hawkins is loved by players and fans alike.

With a situation like this, there is a fear and a possibility players could check out, try to redshirt or transfer. It’s important to find someone who can bring the program together and keep some stability as it moves into it’s next chapter. Hawkins is someone the team could rally behind.

I believe Hawkins has a chance to not only keep this team going forward this season, but keep this roster together and keep the program on a winning path. He is a coach loved by many on the roster and the recruiting world.

It’s time to give the keys of the program to coach Hawk.

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REPORT: MSU football coach Mel Tucker reportedly subject of sexual harassment case

According to a report, Mel Tucker is allegedly the subject of an ongoing sexual harassment investigation inside the university:

After the Spartans improved to 2-0, defeating the Richmond Spiders, 45-14, on Saturday, the program has been hit with a troubling report.

USA TODAY released an investigative report into a sexual harassment investigation involving Mel Tucker that has been going on for the past several months.

According to the report from USA TODAY’s Kenny Jacoby, Tucker is being accused of harassment by Brenda Tracy, a rape survivor who works with college athletes.

While this news is not welcomed and is very troubling, it is important to let all the details come out and for the university to properly handle the investigation.

SpartansWire will keep fans up to date with the latest news and developments in the ongoing nature of this incident.

Michigan State football: Best quotes from Mel Tucker’s press conference previewing Richmond match-up

Best quotes from Mel Tucker’s press conference previewing Richmond match-up

After a sluggish start, Michigan State football was able to handle business and take care of Central Michigan, 31 to 7.

Now, the Spartans will look to hold off Richmond, who will look to rebound after being upset in their week one match-up.

Before the week of prep, Mel Tucker spoke to the media about his team and their upcoming game. You can find the best quotes from that media session below.

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Quotes: Notable comments from Mel Tucker following MSU’s 31-7 victory over CMU on Friday

See what Mel Tucker had to say following Michigan State’s 31-7 victory over Central Michigan on Friday

Michigan State football has opened the season with a win.

It was a sluggish start but Michigan State was able to turn it on in the second half to pull away for a 31-7 victory over Central Michigan on Friday. With the win, the Spartans improved to 1-0 on the season.

What did Mel Tucker think of his team’s performance? Check out notable quotes from Tucker’s postgame press conference below: