Michigan State Hires Mel Tucker to Replace Mark Dantonio as Head Coach Tucker resigned as Colorado's head coach br on Wednesday after just one season. Rick George, Colorado athletic director, via statement Dantonio surprisingly retired on Feb. 4 after br 13 seasons as Michigan State's head coach. Tucker initially announced on Feb. 8 that br he would be remaining at Colorado br after speaking with Michigan State. Mel Tucker, via Twitter Michigan State offered more resources and a br higher salary, which lured Tucker away from Colorado. An official announcement on Tucker's hiring br could come as soon as Wednesday br after a 5 p.m. board of trustees meeting.