NCAA Basketball Izzo Makes Interesting Comments After UM Win, Says Game Was For Mel Tucker Published January 8, 2023 After Michigan State defeated Michigan in basketball yesterday, Tom Izzo gave credit to Mel Tucker: “I told Mel Tucker, that game was for him. Because our defense won the game, and that’s what’s important to him.” THIS is the quote people are mad about? Izzo saying a defensive battle was a proper tribute to Mel Tucker, a longtime defensive coordinator? Take a walk, weirdos. pic.twitter.com/hUC3ii8GM1 — Justin Spiro (@DarkoStateNews) January 8, 2023 Could this be regarding the assault in the tunnel and seven MSU players being suspended? In this article: Recent Posts Former Michigan DB Announces Transfer Destination Looks Like Michigan Could Miss Out On A Top Local OL Transfer To A SEC School Former Michigan RB Announces Transfer To Another Local School Former Five-Star OSU QB Announces Transfer To SEC School Looks Like Jadyn Davis Has Cleaned Up His Throwing Motion