Michigan State Hires Mel Tucker to Replace Mark Dantonio as Head Coach Tucker resigned as Colorado's head coach
on Wednesday after just one season. Rick George, Colorado athletic director, via statement Dantonio surprisingly retired on Feb. 4 after
13 seasons as Michigan State's head coach. Tucker initially announced on Feb. 8 that
he would be remaining at Colorado
after speaking with Michigan State. Mel Tucker, via Twitter Michigan State offered more resources and a
higher salary, which lured Tucker away from Colorado. An official announcement on Tucker's hiring
could come as soon as Wednesday
after a 5 p.m. board of trustees meeting.