The university suspended Mel Tucker after allegations became public that he sexually harassed an activist and rape survivor during a phone call last year.
Michigan State suspended football coach Mel Tucker without pay on Sunday, less than 24 hours after allegations became public in areport that he sexually harassed activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy during a phone call last year.
Haller said he didn’t immediately suspend Tucker in July because the entire process of the investigation was not completed.was named associate head coach while Tucker awaits his fate with the program.“I called coach Dantonio this morning and his response was, ‘Alan, whatever you need,’” Haller recalled.
Messages seeking comment were left Sunday by The Associated Press with Tucker, Tracy and Tucker’s attorney, Jennifer Belveal.Tucker is the second Big Ten football coach to find himself at the center of a scandal in three months.in July after an investigation by the school revealed hazing in the football program.