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Michigan State Football: Highlighting 4 quotes from Mel Tucker at media day

By Scott Tolonen

Jul 26, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mel Tucker speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 26, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mel Tucker speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports /
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CHAMPAIGN, IL – NOVEMBER 05: Maliq Carr #6 of the Michigan State Spartans attempts to catch the ball during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium on November 5, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
CHAMPAIGN, IL – NOVEMBER 05: Maliq Carr #6 of the Michigan State Spartans attempts to catch the ball during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium on November 5, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

Quote on the tight ends

“We have quite a few tight ends. We added, like, three tight ends to our roster, all those guys are receiving threats as well and the tight end is a big part of our offense. We don’t have a scheme where a tight end is not on the field.”

I think a lot of people, including me, are expecting Maliq Carr to have a big year. We know what kind of athlete he is, and we saw flashes of big plays last year.

While breaking in a new quarterback, the tight end is that safety valve to make a safe play and move the ball. He also mentioned Ademola Faleye, a 6-foot-5, 235-pound transfer who I would love to see as a consistent red-zone target.

While the offensive line will be the key to this offense, the tight ends will play a huge role as well in the success of this team.

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