Michigan State Hires Mel Tucker to Replace Mark Dantonio as Head Coach Tucker resigned as Colorado's head coach <br />on Wednesday after just one season. Rick George, Colorado athletic director, via statement Dantonio surprisingly retired on Feb. 4 after <br />13 seasons as Michigan State's head coach. Tucker initially announced on Feb. 8 that <br />he would be remaining at Colorado <br />after speaking with Michigan State. Mel Tucker, via Twitter Michigan State offered more resources and a <br />higher salary, which lured Tucker away from Colorado. An official announcement on Tucker's hiring <br />could come as soon as Wednesday <br />after a 5 p.m. board of trustees meeting.
