Mel Tucker Named to Coach of Year Watch List

Submitted by JBM on July 15th, 2023 at 11:22 AM

Didn’t see this posted. Jim Harbaugh is on the Dodd watch list, but I’m afraid he has little chance going up against Mel Tucker.  I’m glad the nation recognizes Mel’s true talent through all the noise about being 5-7, having your players assault other teams, and his starting QB running from a dumpster fire.  I look forward to the exciting battle between these coaches for the next 9 years and $85.5mm. 

LSAClassOf2000

July 15th, 2023 at 2:36 PM ^

Anyone who can manage to get a university to agree to all that money free and clear, thereby taking advantage of their desperation in the face of a quickly unraveling situation that appears to be still unraveling even with them on board, deserves to be on the watch list for something. The Mike Milken "Where Did The Money Go?" Cup perhaps?

willirwin1778

July 15th, 2023 at 2:59 PM ^

To be honest, a coach of the year watch list is a pretty ridiculous thing.  How bored do you have to be to put that in writing?  

It is almost as if the inclusion of Mel was simple hand crafted click bait for the comedic relief and readership of this blog.

Germany_Schulz

July 15th, 2023 at 3:11 PM ^

IF he beats Washington, Michigan, osu, and psu then he'd be heralded as the giant killer.

Then we'll all hear about disrespekt, wood-sheds and couch burns. 

Too bad, that ain't gonna happen.  

And don't forget about the secret weapon.... the TUNNEL. 

Go Blue. 

Baby Fishmouth

July 15th, 2023 at 6:26 PM ^

So, if one is not on the pre-season watch list, is that coach eliminated for COY consideration? If so, that is really stupid. If not, then the "Watch List" is irrelevant. But hey, it's content, I guess...

Amazinblu

July 15th, 2023 at 7:16 PM ^

Respectfully, some people are commenting about Mel being on a hot seat.  I honestly don’t understand how this comment can be made.

He has a $95M contract.. guaranteed.   What could possibly be considered “hot” about his seat?   He’s guaranteed an immense payout - win or lose.  If he gets “released” from his coaching responsibilities - he can buy an island in the Caribbean and just live “happily ever after”.   He’s more than set for life.

Blinkin

July 16th, 2023 at 6:22 AM ^

Exactly.  MSU is several years away from being able to realistically afford firing Tucker, at best. If they fire him, they have to pay him AND the new guy they bring in. Ishbia isn't covering anywhere near what State Media would like you to believe, and that's AD isn't made of money. 

They're stuck with him for a good while here. 

Oldadguy

July 16th, 2023 at 9:36 AM ^

From the Dodd website:

Most coveted national coaching award honors scholarship, leadership and integrity. 
 

Did they see the Michigan-MSU game last year?

uofmchris2

July 16th, 2023 at 12:48 PM ^

Step #1: Pick a coach from a shitty team that is expected to have a shitty season to be included on your shitty "coach of year" list.

 

Step #2: Cross every muscle in your body in the hopes that said shitty team has a one in a lifetime winning season.

 

Step #3: Say "I told you so"

 

It's that easy folks.

YoungGeezy

July 18th, 2023 at 12:27 PM ^

HAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHA (breathes), HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAH oh man I needed that laugh