Michigan State fires football coach Mel Tucker for bringing ‘ridicule' to school and breaching his contract

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Michigan State fired Mel Tucker, saying the suspended football coach brought public ridicule upon the university and breached his contract.

Messages seeking comment were left with Tucker's attorney and agent. He has acknowledged having phone sex with her but said it was consensual.Attorney Jennifer Belveal said the school knew Tucker acknowledged during the investigation in March that he had had phone sex with Tracy.

Tucker asked for a medical leave for “a serious health condition” while he was suspended and the school denied the request, saying it was “unnecessary,” according to his attorney. Tracy’s allegations were made public by USA Today earlier this month, and on the same day that the report was published, Tucker was suspended.

Tracy is known for her work with college teams educating athletes about sexual violence. Michigan State paid her $10,000 to share her story with the football team.

 

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