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Michigan State coach Mel Tucker: ‘If (players) don’t give effort, they’re are going to be excused’
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Michigan State coach Mel Tucker has a simple message for his team going forward.
“Guys are going to give effort, and if they don’t give effort they’re going to be excused,” Tucker said on Tuesday.
“You come here ready to work, and get better. If you’re not ready to do that then this is not for you, this is not easy, if it was easy, everyone would be doing it.”
"This is not easy. If it was, then everybody would be doing it." 🗣️@Coach_mtucker expects max effort out of his players, and nothing less. @MSU_Football pic.twitter.com/HmkPnKe2X4
— Michigan State on BTN (@MichiganStOnBTN) November 17, 2020
The Spartans have had a rough start.
After four games, Tucker is beginning to feel he knows what all of his players can and cannot do, and each day he’s putting them to the test. Other than the lone victory over rival Michigan, the Spartans have failed to come within single-digits of their other three opponents.
His message has been clear to compete or leave.
The Spartans hoping to take the field on Saturday against Maryland — the Terrapins had their game last week with Ohio State canceled due to COVID-19 issues.
Kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. ET, Saturday Nov. 21 in College Park.
Scott Schultz covers Michigan State Football, along with Breaking News for B1G Football & Basketball for Saturday Tradition. He also serves as an Automotive News Editor & Writer, and Softball Writer elsewhere on the web. Follow him on Twitter @SRSchultz.