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Big Ten news: Michigan State to fire HC Mel Tucker for cause

In the latest Big Ten news, the Michigan State Spartans are beginning the process of firing head coach Mel Tucker for cause, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

Michigan State’s athletic director Alan Haller released a statement announcing the school’s intentions to fire Tucker, sharing that a written notice of intent to terminate his contract for cause has been sent.

“I, with the support of the administration and board, have provided Mel Tucker with written notice of intent to terminate his contract for cause,” Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller said. “This notification process is required as part of his existing contract.