A Look Back at Mel Tucker’s First Week at Michigan State
2/19/2020 1:51:00 PM | Football
Tucker was hired on Wednesday, Feb. 12, as the 25th head football coach in Michigan State history, and since then, has been seemingly everywhere on campus.
After landing in Lansing on Wednesday afternoon, he attended the MSU Board of Trustees meeting at the Hannah Administration Building, where his hiring was unanimously approved. He then visited with the Spartan players at the Skandalaris Football Center before seeing Hall of Fame Coach Tom Izzo in his office at the Berkowitz Basketball Complex. He was officially introduced at a 6:30 p.m. press conference in the Izzo Hall of History at the Gilbert Pavilion in the Breslin Center.
In the midst of putting together a coaching staff and doing numerous media interviews in the next few days, Tucker dropped the ceremonial puck at Munn Ice Area on Friday night, visited with students and fans at ESPN College GameDay on Saturday morning, and spoke to a sold-out Breslin Center crowd on Saturday night at the men's basketball game.
Tucker also announced on Saturday that Mike Tressel and Ron Burton will be on the Spartan defensive staff. On Monday, he announced the hiring of Chris Kapilovic, who will serve as the offensive line coach and run game coordinator.
On Tuesday, Tucker wrapped up his first full week by attending Michigan State's offseason conditioning workout in the Duffy Daugherty Indoor Football Building.
Take a look back at the busy week that was for Coach Tucker.
@Coach_mtucker ✈️ EL pic.twitter.com/zmTQPKbJrP— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) February 12, 2020
He's here. #GoGreen pic.twitter.com/OOJP8C0i52— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) February 12, 2020
What they're saying about Coach Tucker! pic.twitter.com/m3fwxi8CPq— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) February 12, 2020
Showtime 😏 #GoGreen pic.twitter.com/FYd1bBv8GJ— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) February 12, 2020
Welcome to the Spartan family! pic.twitter.com/SNdQetH2dU— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) February 13, 2020
Thank you for the incredible welcome & support – President Stanley, @billbeekman, Board of Trustees @michiganstateu, @msu_football, @msu_athletics, @msu_basketball, fans & media. You created one of the most special days of my – and my family's – lives. 🙏🏾👊🏾#GoGreen #RELENTLESS pic.twitter.com/GJCyXBZnog— Mel Tucker (@Coach_mtucker) February 14, 2020
Big fan of @Coach_mtucker 🙌 #GoGreen pic.twitter.com/KCN24NWJ7v— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) February 14, 2020
College Gameday ft. @Coach_mtucker😎 #GoGreen @MSU_Basketball pic.twitter.com/fdO8YYinJE— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) February 15, 2020
"I can promise you one thing, our football team will be relentless." - @Coach_mtucker pic.twitter.com/R8gbTjC80J— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) February 15, 2020
Welcome to the Spartan family, Coach!
🔥Master motivator
🔥Passionate about football
🔥Great teacher
🔥Puts a premium on techniques & fundamentals
🔥Hard-nosed & will have the OL ready to play#GoGreen #RELENTLESS https://t.co/166nRkMqnS— Mel Tucker (@Coach_mtucker) February 17, 2020
"I'm excited about Michigan State Football because I love football here, right here."
Mel Tucker | Michigan State Football
Hear from new MSU Football head coach, @Coach_mtucker on his exciting first official day as the Spartan Football Head Coach.#GoGreen #RELENTLESS pic.twitter.com/4EliyeVbaJ— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) February 18, 2020
WORK 😤#GoGreen pic.twitter.com/9qHXG3MZt6— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) February 18, 2020