Michigan State football head coach Mel Tucker’s Big Ten media day session has come and gone. While several unknowns, perhaps more than we’ve seen in years, remain about this team, we learned a few things from Tucker’s session.
Below, we put together some notable quotes, as annotated on Twitter by Chris Solari and Stephen Brooks.
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Mel Tucker high on current roster
Mel Tucker at the mic now: "We have a hungry, determined and very, very focused football team heading into preseason camp."
Says it's the most talented, deepest roster he's had at MSU.
— Stephen Brooks (@StephenM_Brooks) July 26, 2023
Tucker on QB Noah Kim
Tucker says QB Noah Kim is "tremendously talented."
"He's a winner. He's got a lot of arm talent. He's very poised. He's very athletic." Adds he's one of the 20 fastest players on the team.
— Stephen Brooks (@StephenM_Brooks) July 26, 2023
Tucker on hazing policy in wake of Northwestern scandal
Tucker says there's an anti-hazing policy in MSU's program and that'll be a topic they address with the team at the start of camp.
— Stephen Brooks (@StephenM_Brooks) July 26, 2023
Tucker on safety measures/contact limitations
Tucker said they're gonna continue some of the safety measures/contact limitations they implemented in spring ball during training camp. It's clear last year's rash of injuries have shaped a lot of the thinking this offseason.
— Stephen Brooks (@StephenM_Brooks) July 26, 2023
Tucker says team has been getting together more than ever in offseason
Tucker said there's been more organized and unorganized teambuilding/leadership activities this offseason than they've ever done.
— Stephen Brooks (@StephenM_Brooks) July 26, 2023
Tucker on why/how the defense can improve
Tucker on the defense: "We're a lot healthier, and we're at full strength." Says MSU got bigger on the DL through the portal. Sounds like he expects to use Tunmise Adeleye at DE. "I think our front 7 is more stout."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) July 26, 2023
Tucker on last season
Tucker: "Last season was a tremendous learning experience for us. And not just for the players, but for the coaches and the support staff."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) July 26, 2023
Tucker on NIL
Tucker says MSU "has tremendous support" with NIL "and we're going to continue to be strong."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) July 26, 2023
Tucker on Deion Sanders at Colorado
Tucker says he's pulling for Deion Sanders and Colorado to be successful and asked about how he used the portal model for the Buffs. Adds the portal has benefitted MSU to upgrade its roster and fill needs immediately. "We're going to use it to benefit our program any way we can."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) July 26, 2023
Tucker on Penn State game in Detroit
Tucker on PSU game at Ford Field: "I think it's a great opportunity." Says being in Detroit where MSU recruits is a plus.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) July 26, 2023
