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‘Tuck comin’: Mel Tucker doesn’t know what it means, but he likes it
By Nick Schultz
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Michigan State fans have a saying: “Tuck Comin’.”
What does it mean, exactly? Good question. Spartans fans use it on social media when talking about beating their next opponent. It’s taken over Spartan Twitter, especially during Michigan State’s 3-0 start to the season.
Apparently, Tucker doesn’t even know what it means. He’s a fan, though.
Tucker on the saying ‘Tuck comin’ — “I like it. I think it’s good. I’m not sure what it means. I mean what does it mean? I know we’ve got the games scheduled and God willing I’ll be there.”
— Matt Charboneau (@mattcharboneau) September 21, 2021
Michigan State is 3-0 entering a big matchup with Nebraska at home this week. Spartans quarterback Payton Thorne had a big game against Miami in Week 3, throwing for 261 yards and 4 touchdowns in Michigan State’s 38-17 win over the Hurricanes.
They show no signs of slowing down and are getting ready to play in front of a packed, “striped out” crowd at Spartan Stadium Saturday night for the home B1G opener.
ESPN’s FPI gives Michigan State a 73.4% chance of winning that game. So, as they say… Tuck Comin’.
Nick Schultz is a columnist and breaking news writer for Saturday Tradition. A 2020 graduate of Loyola Chicago, he covered the Ramblers' 2018 Final Four run from beginning to end and has worked at NBC Sports Chicago. Follow Nick on Twitter @NickSchultz_7.