Shirt left outside the Hannah Administration Building on Sep. 10, 2023 following news of investigation into Mel Tucker.
Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker is undergoing a Title IX investigation after rape survivor and advocate, Brenda Tracy, accused him of making sexually explicit comments and non-consensually masturbating over the phone, according to a USA Today Report.
After the report was published Sunday morning, many members of the public are demanding for Tucker to be reprimanded and removed from his position.
An anonymous member of MSU’s class of ‘89 left a sweatshirt and handwritten note in front of the Hannah Administration Building. The shirt, which has the popular "Tuck Comin'" slogan used by many football fans on the front, has been written over in a statement that reads, "Yes, we all know. Now please make Tuck go!"
The note left on top of the shirt urged the university to take action against Tucker.
"I love MSU, but lately it's hard to love my school," the anonymous letter stated. "Please do the right thing and and fire Tuck. Let's not have another Nassar."
In the face of the allegations, some are calling for Tucker to be immediately suspended. Publisher of Spartan Illustrated, David Harns, is among them.
This Facebook post pretty much sums it up. If the university wants any support in Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Mel Tucker can't be there. https://t.co/yCXacqA5uC pic.twitter.com/cMeep0Pvqj
— David Harns (@DavidHarns) September 10, 2023
Other Twitter Users want Tucker to be fired from Michigan State Athletics, claiming that the Spartan Stadium will be empty for this Saturday’s game against Washington if action is not taken before then.
Long-time season ticket holder here. I love MSU, MSU football, and spending fall Saturdays on campus with some of my favorite people. If Mel Tucker is in Spartan Stadium next week, my seats will be empty. Not sold to others; empty.
— MSURed (@MSURed) September 10, 2023
Some are calling for the termination of Tucker’s contract, which awarded him $95 million and 10 years with Michigan State Football.
Mel Tucker should never coach a game again. He deserves to be fired and I hope I never see him on the Michigan State sideline ever again. He doesn’t even deserve the remainder of his contract in the slightest
— MSU and Detroit Sports Fan (@miggypower5000) September 10, 2023
According to the USA Today report, Michigan State University has been aware of the allegations for over a year after Tracy filed the report in December of 2022. A Twitter user is predicating Tucker’s firing, but claims that MSU should have taken action sooner.
#MelTucker must be terminated immediately.
— Jina Sawani Musto (@JinaSawani) September 10, 2023
Anything less is unacceptable, tone deaf and complicit.
Michigan State deserves better. 💚🤍
Some are concerned that the allegations will be used when discussing rivalries this football season, and ask that people see that this situation is larger than the feud.
If you’re using this Mel Tucker situation as a way to push a college rivalry agenda, then you’ve got a problem.
— Griff (@deeptocenter) September 10, 2023
SA is bigger than sports and not being able to realize that shows you’re one of the fans that takes college sports to a toxic level.
MSU has previously come under scrutiny for the university’s handling of the ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar case. Some are concerned that MSU will repeat its actions.
I have no words other than Mel Tucker must be fired. This piece is damning and awful. This is why we can’t have nice things. @michiganstateu - do not make the same mistake you made with Larry Nassar https://t.co/K4utge3ywV
— celia (@_celia_bedelia_) September 10, 2023
Tucker's case has been referred to a hearing, which will take place in October.
Reporter Owen McCarthy contributed to the contents of this article.
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