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 Michigan Trending For Top East Coast Prospect Looks Like Michigan Has Their Sight On Defensive Player Of Year For Vlad Goldin’s Replacement Younger Brother Of Former Michigan Player A Top 10 Recruit In Next Year’s Class Bryce Underwood Helping Michigan To Land 2026’s No. 1 Ranked Recruit Michigan Front-Runner To Land The No. 1 Recruit In America, Again