Here's what Mel Tucker said ahead of Michigan State's matchup vs. Miami
Michigan State is 2-0, matching their win-total from 2020 with just two weeks logged in the 2021 season. The wins over Northwestern and Youngstown State didn’t offer much of a challenge for Mel Tucker’s group, but this weekend the trip to South Florida to take on the Miami Hurricanes could prove tough.
Of course, that depends upon whether Miami decides to start playing or not.
While some have given the Spartans a chance to return to East Lansing with a 3-0 record, it’ll take Michigan State to continue with the momentum they’ve built in their first two games, and for Miami to continue to struggle. The Canes barely came away with a home-opening win over Appalachian State on Saturday, squeaking by with a 25-23 win.
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Tucker took to the podium on Tuesday, giving an injury status update along with how the Spartans will approach the Canes, which as Tucker said, will be like any other team.
Here is more of what Tucker had to say.
Mel Tucker opens presser saying it's a "big opportunity" for MSU going to play at Miami on Saturday. Reiterates appreciation for fan support last week at home.
— Matt Wenzel (@mwenzel2) September 14, 2021
Mel Tucker, "I hear there's gonna be a lot of Spartans down in Miami."
— Jennifer Hammond (@HammerFox2) September 14, 2021
Mel Tucker presser is underway pre No. 24 Miami and Tucker says poise is going to be critical. They also have to be the best conditioned.
— Audrey Dahlgren (@AudreyDahlgren) September 14, 2021
Mel Tucker says this week is "no different" regardless of it being a big trip to Miami. Says, again, that MSU is a "desperate team."
— Matt Charboneau (@mattcharboneau) September 14, 2021
Mel Tucker says no Tank Brown this week and there's no update concerning Elijah Collins.
— Al Martin (@AlMartinWKAR) September 14, 2021
"We're not going to burn a player's redshirt if he's not going to have a significant role…" – Mel Tucker
— Al Martin (@AlMartinWKAR) September 14, 2021
.@unclefred6 asks Mel Tucker if he has a play call planned for the first play this week: "It's Tuesday," Tucker replies.
— Graham Couch (@Graham_Couch) September 14, 2021
Asked Mel Tucker about Anthony Russo's availability after suffering an injury Saturday. Said "He'll be ready when he's ready." Not giving an inch on injuries. But said he's comfortable with Noah Kim if he's needed at quarterback.
— Graham Couch (@Graham_Couch) September 14, 2021
"It's not always the X's and O's. Sometimes it's the Jimmy's and the Joe's." – Mel Tucker …put that on a t-shirt.
— Al Martin (@AlMartinWKAR) September 14, 2021
