As Mel Tucker and Michigan State football continue to rack up wins, numerous rumors have centered on the second-year coach. The former SEC coordinator has been connected to the opening at LSU, which has prompted discussion about a potential contract extension at MSU.
On Tuesday, local radio host Rico Beard pointed the finger at Michigan State president Samuel Stanley as the main reason why Tucker does not have a new contract yet. MSU alumna Brianna Scott, a school trustee since 2019, took to Twitter to shoot that idea down on Wednesday.
"Believe me, WE want Coach Tucker to stay, and this is a collective effort between the BOT and President Stanley to retain Coach Tucker!