Key quotes from Mel Tucker following Michigan State football’s spring game
Is it a spring game or a spring practice? Not really sure what to call it anymore, but either way, we got to see Michigan State football in action on Saturday.
Following the showcase, Mel Tucker spoke to the media about his team and where they currently stand, in his eyes. You can find the best quotes from that presser below.
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Tucker hasn't decided on backup QB yet
MSU coach Mel Tucker says getting in cold/wind is big for his team to become "weatherproof." It took them a little while to settle down, but they need that experience. That's why we want to put them in as many game-like situations as we can." Says he doesn't have a No. 2 QB yet.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) April 16, 2022
QB Hamp Fay 'confidence is high'
Tucker on redshirt freshman QB Hamp Fay: "You can tell that he's getting command of our offense. His confidence is high."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) April 16, 2022
MSU trying to be a player-led team, not a coach-led team
After finishing the 15 practices this spring, Tucker says he feels MSU "has been working hard to become more of a player-led team as opposed to a coach-led team. That's been a huge point of emphasis to us, to hold each other accountable and confront and demand."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) April 16, 2022
We could see some transfers in coming week
Tucker: "It's possible we have some movement on the roster, we'll have to see." Plans to have meetings with players next week.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) April 16, 2022
Tucker on recruiting in the state of Michigan
Tucker: "It's big to be able to recruit in the state first" and says MSU needs to start building classes in Michigan with "the best players in the state. The football is strong here."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) April 16, 2022
Tucker on Noah Kim
Tucker on QB Noah Kim: "He's got a lot of arm talent. He's growing tremendously since he's been here." Adds the QB spot is competitive with Kim, Fay and Katin Houser.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) April 16, 2022
Tucker on transfer Aaron Brule
Tucker on Brule: "Brule's a good player. He's had a really good spring. He's played a lot of football. He has a high motor, he's very consistent. I mean, he plays hard. He can rush, he can cover…and he loves the game of football."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) April 16, 2022
Tucker on Ma'a Gaoteote pulling name out of transfer portal
Tucker on Gaoteote: "He got a taste of what it's like to play Power 5 level." Said he did not have to do much convincing to get him to withdraw his name from the portal. "He knows we want him here, and he knows he can get better here." Says the LB "has made tremendous strides."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) April 16, 2022
Tucker 'feels good' about his team
Tucker says he "feels good" as MSU heads into the offseason and summer work, though he admits he has to try and project players who were out today and who will arrive next month. "We're coming together as a team. We have really good energy and a really good connection."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) April 16, 2022
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