Is Tuck Comin?

As a Michigan fan, I discover myself extraordinarily conflicted in penning this. On one hand, I completely hate – and I imply HATE – the Michigan State Spartans. Alternatively, I can not assist however take a look at what MSU head soccer coach Mel Tucker, 2-0 towards rival Michigan, is doing on the recruiting path and really feel a bit nervous. 

During the last week, the Spartans have signed three four-star recruits – Jordan Corridor (LB), Likelihood Rucker (CB) and Demitirus Bell (ATH). The newest spherical of commitments offers the Spartans a complete of 9 within the 2023 class – together with six four-star recruits and three three-star recruits. Their newest success on the path has put MSU’s 2023 recruiting class at No. 14 general based on 247 Sports activities. As a comparability, the Wolverines are off to a little bit of a sluggish begin with their 2023 class – an sudden actuality following a Championship season. 

Along with touchdown some high-caliber gamers who have been additionally as soon as contemplating rival Michigan, MSU has seemingly jumped head first into the world of NIL advantages for his or her scholar athletes, whereas Michigan nonetheless seems resistant to totally embracing its energy. Simply inside the final week, Tucker (sporting a gold chain with a canine pendant) has been photographed internet hosting a big group of recruits inside Spartan Stadium – posing with a Ferrari, G-Wagon and Bentley.  

Although some could chalk all of it up as foolish antics by a grown man taking photos in entrance of rental vehicles, the fact is that it appears to be engaged on the recruiting path – and on the soccer subject. So what kind of impression, if any, will Tucker’s newest success have on what’s taking place in Ann Arbor?

We talk about that and extra in depth on this particular Sunday episode of the Wolverine Digest Podcast: