Michigan State coach Mel Tucker moves forward with program under 'new normal'

East Lansing — This isn’t how Mel Tucker envisioned his first spring going as Michigan State’s head coach.

Instead of getting out on the field and blowing a whistle, Tucker spends his time in front of a computer screen, doing his best to keep in contact with his coaching staff and players while working the phones to stay in touch with all of the prospects the Spartans are recruiting.

New Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker remains in contact with his staff and players during the coronavirus outbreak. (Photo: David Guralnick, Detroit News)

The same scenario is being played out around the nation as coaches and teams deal with what Tucker called “the new normal,” trying to move forward even…