Former Alabama, Georgia assistant in 4th season with Spartans
that Brenda Tracy — a prominent rape survivor, activist and public speaker — had accused the 51-year-old Tucker of making sexual comments and masturbating without her consent during a 2022 phone call. Tracy reportedly filed a complaint with Michigan State’s Title IX office, which remains under investigation.
Defensive backs coach Harlan Barnett will serve as Spartans interim coach, according to multiple reports. Mark D’Antonio, Michigan State’s head coach from 2007-19, is also expected to return in an advisory role. “The idea that someone could know me and say they understand my trauma but then re-inflict that trauma on me is so disgusting to me, it’s hard for me to even wrap my mind around it,” TracyThe issue is a particularly sensitive one at Michigan State, which was once home to disgraced U.S.A. gymnastics physician Larry Nasser.
Michigan State is 2-0 this season after beating Richmond 45-14 on Saturday. The Spartans host No. 8 Washington next weekend.
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