Michigan State Fires Mel Tucker Amid Controversy
Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker, who was suspended without pay on September 10, has stated that he is not surprised the school intends to fire him with cause after allegations of sexual harassment were made against him by an anti-sexual assault activist contracted to work with the team. Tucker denies the allegations and claims their relationship was consensual. The school has cited multiple grounds to terminate his contract, including behavior clauses, and a Title IX hearing for the complaint is scheduled for October. Tucker criticizes the school for terminating him before the hearing and alleges that other motives are at play.