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Former Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker sued by sexual assault survivor
Read full article: Former Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker sued by sexual assault survivorFormer Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker is hit with a lawsuit by the woman who accused him of sexual harassment.
Michigan State and new head coach Jonathan Smith host Florida Atlantic in the season-opener
Read full article: Michigan State and new head coach Jonathan Smith host Florida Atlantic in the season-openerBoth Michigan State and Florida Atlantic kick off the season Friday hoping to bounce back from 4-8 seasons.
Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith drew players away from Oregon State, persuaded Spartans to stay
Read full article: Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith drew players away from Oregon State, persuaded Spartans to stayJonathan Smith seems to be what Michigan State needs, nearly a year after sexually charged allegations against Mel Tucker rocked the program.
Former Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker sues university over his firing
Read full article: Former Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker sues university over his firingFormer Michigan State University head football coach Mel Tucker is suing the university and school leaders, saying they wrongfully fired him and violated his constitutional rights in response to sexual harassment allegations.
Appeal by fired Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker in sex harassment case denied
Read full article: Appeal by fired Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker in sex harassment case deniedAn appeal by former Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker of the findings in a sexual harassment case which led to his firing has been denied.
New Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith touches on in-state rivalries
Read full article: New Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith touches on in-state rivalriesNew Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith talked about the importance of in-state rivalries during his introductory press conference on Tuesday.
Live stream: Michigan State officially introduces Jonathan Smith as new head football coach
Read full article: Live stream: Michigan State officially introduces Jonathan Smith as new head football coachMichigan State University is officially introducing Jonathan Smith as its new head football coach on Tuesday.
No. 11 Penn State closes season with 42-0 win over Michigan State, awaits New Year’s Six bowl bid
Read full article: No. 11 Penn State closes season with 42-0 win over Michigan State, awaits New Year’s Six bowl bidDrew Allar threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns and Kaytron Allen ran for a career-high 137 yards, providing No. 11 Penn State with plenty of offense in a 42-0 win over Michigan State.
No. 11 Penn State closes season with 42-0 win over Michigan State, awaits New Year's Six bowl bid
Read full article: No. 11 Penn State closes season with 42-0 win over Michigan State, awaits New Year's Six bowl bidDrew Allar threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns and Kaytron Allen ran for a career-high 137 yards, providing No. 11 Penn State with plenty of offense in a 42-0 win over Michigan State.
Quarterback Allar expected to play when No. 11 Penn State faces Michigan State
Read full article: Quarterback Allar expected to play when No. 11 Penn State faces Michigan StateQuarterback Drew Allar is expected to be ready and backup Beau Pribula will be part of the game plan Friday when No. 11 Penn State visits Michigan State in the regular-season finale at Ford Field in Detroit.
Report: Michigan State University finds Mel Tucker violated sexual harassment policy
Read full article: Report: Michigan State University finds Mel Tucker violated sexual harassment policyAccording to a USA Today report, Mel Tucker's accuser releases Michigan State University's 73-page report detailing the school's independent Title IX investigation findings.
Michigan State hearing officer rules Mel Tucker sexually harassed Brenda Tracy, her attorney says
Read full article: Michigan State hearing officer rules Mel Tucker sexually harassed Brenda Tracy, her attorney saysA Michigan State University hearing officer has determined that former football coach Mel Tucker sexually harassed and sexually exploited rape survivor and activist Brenda Tracy, according to her attorney.
Lawyers representing former MSU head coach Mel Tucker files motion to get text messages removed
Read full article: Lawyers representing former MSU head coach Mel Tucker files motion to get text messages removedMel Tucker filed a motion in federal court to get a temporary restraining order on text messages between Brenda Tracy and a now-deceased friend removed.
Mel Tucker’s lawyer presents hundreds of Brenda Tracy texts as new evidence he was wrongly fired
Read full article: Mel Tucker’s lawyer presents hundreds of Brenda Tracy texts as new evidence he was wrongly firedMel Tucker’s attorney revealed hundreds of previously unreleased text messages from Brenda Tracy, presenting them as new evidence that undermines Michigan State’s decision to fire the head football coach.
Mel Tucker attorney wants Michigan State to preserve documents for potential lawsuit
Read full article: Mel Tucker attorney wants Michigan State to preserve documents for potential lawsuitAn attorney for fired Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker wants university officials and representatives to preserve all documents related to the investigation, citing a potential lawsuit against the university.
Michigan State fires coach Mel Tucker for bringing ridicule to school, breaching his contract
Read full article: Michigan State fires coach Mel Tucker for bringing ridicule to school, breaching his contractMichigan State has fired Mel Tucker, saying the suspended football coach failed to present adequate reasons why he should not be fired for cause after having what he described as consensual phone sex with an activist and rape survivor.
Michigan State officially fires Mel Tucker: ‘Public disrespect, contempt, ridicule’
Read full article: Michigan State officially fires Mel Tucker: ‘Public disrespect, contempt, ridicule’Michigan State has officially fired football coach Mel Tucker, citing the “public disrespect, contempt and ridicule” he brought upon the university.
Attorneys share 25-page memo questioning Michigan State’s termination of Mel Tucker
Read full article: Attorneys share 25-page memo questioning Michigan State’s termination of Mel TuckerThe saga between Mel Tucker and Michigan State University continues as attorneys for the suspended football coach fire back in a 25-page memo saying they do not have cause to fire him.
Mel Tucker's attorney: Michigan State doesn't have cause to fire suspended coach over phone sex
Read full article: Mel Tucker's attorney: Michigan State doesn't have cause to fire suspended coach over phone sexMel Tucker’s attorney says Michigan State does not have cause to fire its suspended football coach after Tucker acknowledged having phone sex with an activist and rape survivor because he did not “engage in unprofessional or unethical behavior” or violate his contract.
Tagovailoa, defense lead Maryland to an 31-9 victory Michigan State
Read full article: Tagovailoa, defense lead Maryland to an 31-9 victory Michigan StateTaulia Tagovailoa threw for three touchdowns and also ran for another and Maryland's defense forced five turnovers Saturday as the Terrapins beat Michigan State 31-9.
Michigan State football coach Tucker says `other motives' behind his firing for alleged misconduct
Read full article: Michigan State football coach Tucker says `other motives' behind his firing for alleged misconductSuspended Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker says he's “disappointed — but not surprised” that the school intends to fire him for misconduct involving activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy.
Michigan State tells football coach Mel Tucker it will fire him for misconduct with rape survivor
Read full article: Michigan State tells football coach Mel Tucker it will fire him for misconduct with rape survivorMichigan State athletic director Alan Haller has informed suspended football coach Mel Tucker he is being fired for cause without compensation for his conduct with activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy.
Michigan State informs suspended head coach Mel Tucker of intention to fire him with cause
Read full article: Michigan State informs suspended head coach Mel Tucker of intention to fire him with causeMichigan State University said Monday it intends to fire suspended head coach Mel Tucker with cause after a sexual harassment investigation became public last week.
No. 8 Washington routs Michigan State in first game since Mel Tucker suspension
Read full article: No. 8 Washington routs Michigan State in first game since Mel Tucker suspensionMichael Penix Jr. threw for 473 yards and four touchdowns and Jack Westover had three scoring catches to lead No. 8 Washington to a 41-7 victory over Michigan State, playing their first game without suspended coach Mel Tucker.
Larry Nassar survivor says Michigan State's latest mess shows it hasn't learned from past
Read full article: Larry Nassar survivor says Michigan State's latest mess shows it hasn't learned from pastMichigan State has stumbled from scandal to scandal, including the sexual abuse attacks by sports doctor Larry Nassar.
Live stream: Acting Michigan State coach holds 1st press conference since Mel Tucker suspension
Read full article: Live stream: Acting Michigan State coach holds 1st press conference since Mel Tucker suspensionActing Michigan State football head coach Harlon Barnett will hold his first press conference following the suspension of Mel Tucker.
Writer talks Mel Tucker, why Michigan State waited to suspend him, how it was handled, next steps
Read full article: Writer talks Mel Tucker, why Michigan State waited to suspend him, how it was handled, next stepsThe writer who broke the news about sexual harassment allegations against Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker talked about how he learned about the case, why MSU waited until now to suspend Tucker, and what’s next.
Suspended Michigan State coach calls harassment allegations false and outside scope of Title IX
Read full article: Suspended Michigan State coach calls harassment allegations false and outside scope of Title IXSuspended Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker says allegations of sexual harassment against him are completely false.
MSU coach Mel Tucker responds to sexual harassment allegations
Read full article: MSU coach Mel Tucker responds to sexual harassment allegationsHe called the investigation “devoid of any semblance of fairness,” and that his upcoming hearing would be “so flawed that there is no other opportunity for the truth to come out.”
MONDAY HUDDLE: Latest scandal at Michigan State another setback to rebuilding efforts on, off the field
Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Latest scandal at Michigan State another setback to rebuilding efforts on, off the field3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.
Michigan State football: Mel Tucker suspended, Barnett acting coach, Dantonio returns
Read full article: Michigan State football: Mel Tucker suspended, Barnett acting coach, Dantonio returnsMichigan State head football coach Mel Tucker has been suspended due to sexual harassment allegations, and assistant coach Harlon Barnett will take over on an interim basis, with Mark Dantonio returning to help.
Michigan State gives update on football program after Mel Tucker allegations go public
Read full article: Michigan State gives update on football program after Mel Tucker allegations go publicMichigan State University held a news conference on Sunday to provide an update on the football program after sexual harassment allegations against head coach Mel Tucker became public.
Michigan State suspends football coach Mel Tucker after sexual harassment allegations, per reports
Read full article: Michigan State suspends football coach Mel Tucker after sexual harassment allegations, per reportsMichigan State University has suspended head football coach Mel Tucker after sexual harassment allegations against him became public, according to reports.
Michigan State suspends coach Mel Tucker after allegations he sexually harassed a rape survivor
Read full article: Michigan State suspends coach Mel Tucker after allegations he sexually harassed a rape survivorMichigan State has suspended football coach Mel Tucker after allegations became public that he sexually harassed an activist and rape survivor during a phone call last year.
Report: Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker investigated for sexual harassment
Read full article: Report: Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker investigated for sexual harassmentMichigan State football coach Mel Tucker was investigated after a woman reported sexual harassment, according to reports.
Michigan State football to host Penn State at Ford Field on Black Friday
Read full article: Michigan State football to host Penn State at Ford Field on Black FridayMichigan State’s football game against Penn State at the end of the 2023 regular season will be played at Ford Field the day after Thanksgiving.
Michigan State University must disclose deals with 2 big sports donors
Read full article: Michigan State University must disclose deals with 2 big sports donorsA judge has ordered Michigan State University to release donor agreements with two alumni who gave or pledged millions of dollars to the athletic department.
Judge: Michigan State University must disclose deals with 2 big sports donors
Read full article: Judge: Michigan State University must disclose deals with 2 big sports donorsA judge has ordered Michigan State University to release donor agreements with two alumni who gave or pledged millions of dollars to the athletic department.
Michigan State halts skid by upending No. 14 Illinois 23-15
Read full article: Michigan State halts skid by upending No. 14 Illinois 23-15Payton Thorne passed for 182 yards and two touchdowns as Michigan State ended a troubling week where eight players were suspended by defeating No. 14 Illinois 23-15 on Saturday.
Michigan State football suspends 4 more after altercation at Big House; total up to 8
Read full article: Michigan State football suspends 4 more after altercation at Big House; total up to 8The Michigan State Spartans have suspended four more players for their involvement in the altercation that occurred at The Big House.
Postgame incidents spoil celebration for Michigan football; 4 Michigan State players suspended
Read full article: Postgame incidents spoil celebration for Michigan football; 4 Michigan State players suspendedThe fallout from the scuffle could be costly as the family of cornerback Gemon Green told ESPN that they plan on taking legal action against all parties involved.
Jim Harbaugh expects 4 Michigan State players to be charged
Read full article: Jim Harbaugh expects 4 Michigan State players to be chargedJim Harbaugh expects the four suspended Michigan State football players involved in roughing up two members of Michigan’s team to be punished to the fullest extent of the law.
Michigan State football suspends 4 players after 2 Michigan players attacked in tunnel
Read full article: Michigan State football suspends 4 players after 2 Michigan players attacked in tunnelMichigan State has suspended four football players after two Michigan players were attacked in the tunnel following this weekend’s rivalry game.
‘We’re going to leave them no mercy’: Will Michigan State make Michigan football eat those words?
Read full article: ‘We’re going to leave them no mercy’: Will Michigan State make Michigan football eat those words?It’s state championship week in Ann Arbor as the undefeated Michigan Wolverines will play host to the Michigan State Spartans Saturday under the lights at The Big House.
No. 5 Michigan tops No. 10 Penn St 41-17, runs for 418 yards
Read full article: No. 5 Michigan tops No. 10 Penn St 41-17, runs for 418 yardsDonovan Edwards ran for a go-ahead, 67-yard touchdown and Blake Corum had a 61-yard run for a score on consecutive snaps in the third quarter as No. 5 Michigan pulled away and beat No. 10 Penn State 41-17.
No. 15 Michigan State football loses Snow for season, Henderson indefinitely
Read full article: No. 15 Michigan State football loses Snow for season, Henderson indefinitelyMichigan State linebacker Darius Snow is out for the season and safety Xavier Henderson will be sidelined indefinitely after both were injured when the 15th-ranked Spartans beat Western Michigan in their season opener.
No. 15 Michigan State sputters in 35-13 win over W. Michigan
Read full article: No. 15 Michigan State sputters in 35-13 win over W. MichiganPayton Thorne played well in spurts, allowing No. 15 Michigan State to earn a lopsided win over Western Michigan despite struggling for long stretches of the opener on both sides of the ball.
Michigan State coach Mel Tucker always on brand to promote
Read full article: Michigan State coach Mel Tucker always on brand to promoteMel Tucker smokes cigars and poses with expensive cars on social media, hoping to grab the attention of recruits from coast to coast and perhaps pique interest of fans near and far.
George Blaha’s life-threatening health scare, surgery, and his return to the mic
Read full article: George Blaha’s life-threatening health scare, surgery, and his return to the micI met with George Blaha recently to interview him about the medical ordeal he’s been through recently. Instead, he began our conversation by asking all about me.
Michigan football: Way-too-early predictions for each game on the new 2022 schedule
Read full article: Michigan football: Way-too-early predictions for each game on the new 2022 scheduleThe Big Ten announced revisions to the 2022 football schedule on Wednesday (Jan. 12) for all 14 teams in the conference, including two noticeable changes for the Michigan Wolverines.
Morning Briefing Dec. 30, 2021: Where Michigan stands with COVID heading into 2022; Driver dies after crashing into Belle Isle statue
Read full article: Morning Briefing Dec. 30, 2021: Where Michigan stands with COVID heading into 2022; Driver dies after crashing into Belle Isle statueHere are this morning's top stories.
Michigan State football star Kenneth Walker III skipping Peach Bowl to prep for NFL Draft
Read full article: Michigan State football star Kenneth Walker III skipping Peach Bowl to prep for NFL DraftMichigan State football’s star running back Kenneth Walker III says he will not play in the Peach Bowl as he prepares for the NFL Draft.
Michigan State football names Tate Myre honorary Spartan Dawg
Read full article: Michigan State football names Tate Myre honorary Spartan DawgMichigan State football coach Mel Tucker announced Wednesday that Oxford High School shooting victim Tate Myre has been named an honorary "Spartan Dawg" for next year's 2022 team.
Michigan State vs. Penn State football: Follow live game score updates here
Read full article: Michigan State vs. Penn State football: Follow live game score updates hereMichigan State lost all hope for a College Football Playoff berth and a Big Ten championship during a non-competitive outing against Ohio State on Saturday.
Michigan State gives Mel Tucker a $95 million, 10-year deal
Read full article: Michigan State gives Mel Tucker a $95 million, 10-year dealMichigan State is giving Mel Tucker a $95 million, 10-year contract to stay, making an aggressive move to keep a football coach who potentially could have left for LSU or the NFL.
Michigan State gives Mel Tucker a $95 million, 10-year deal
Read full article: Michigan State gives Mel Tucker a $95 million, 10-year dealMichigan State is giving Mel Tucker a $95 million, 10-year contract to stay, making an aggressive move to keep a football coach who potentially could have left for LSU or the NFL.
Here’s how Michigan and Michigan State should be ranked in College Football Playoff rankings
Read full article: Here’s how Michigan and Michigan State should be ranked in College Football Playoff rankingsWho should be ranked higher: Michigan or Michigan State? It’s a topic worth debating after the College Football Playoff committee put the Wolverines ahead of the Spartans despite a head-to-head loss.
No. 5 Michigan State upset on the road by Purdue, handing Spartans first loss
Read full article: No. 5 Michigan State upset on the road by Purdue, handing Spartans first lossUndefeated Michigan State was upset on the road by the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday in West Lafayette, handing the Spartans their first loss of the season.