EAST LANSING, MI — Michigan State University won’t wait for the Title IX hearing into the behavior of heard football coach Mel Tucker to let him go. The school has notified Tucker in writing of its decision to fire him for cause. Tucker and his counsel now have seven days to respond.
Tucker became embroiled in controversy after a USA Today report alleged Tucker had nonconsensual phone sex with a woman working with the football team on violence education.
“I, with the support of administration and board, have provided Mel Tucker with written notice of intent to terminate his contract for cause. This notification process is required as part of his existing contract. The notice provides Tucker with seven calendar days to respond and present reasons to me and the interim president as to why he should not be terminated for cause,” MSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Alan Haller said in a statement.
“This action does not conclude the ongoing Office for Civil Rights case; that rigorous process will continue,” Haller said in the release.
Tucker had nearly $75 million left on his contract.
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