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Clayton Spears Jackson, MS Member since Apr 2005 6710 posts	Our next DC? Mel Tucker (Posted on 12/7/08 at 3:46 p.m.) Mel Tucker/Cleveland Browns DC Coaches Mel Tucker Defensive Coordinator Year with Browns: 4th Year in NFL: 4th Mel Tucker was named defensive coordinator on Jan. 12, 2008, after he served three seasons as the team's defensive backs coach. In 2006, Tucker’s secondary unit was depleted with injuries, yet ranked 15th in the NFL in pass defense (202.6 ypg.). The secondary lost starters DB Daylon McCutcheon (knee) in training camp and DB Gary Baxter (patella) in Week 7 and DB Leigh Bodden missed seven games with a nagging ankle injury. Tucker worked with S Sean Jones, who emerged as a leader on the defense, and DB Daven Holly as they tied for the team lead with five interceptions each. In his first season with the Browns in 2005, Tucker led the secondary unit as the Browns ranked fourth in the NFL in pass defense (179.2 ypg). Tucker joined the Browns after spending the previous four seasons (2001-04) on Jim Tressel’s staff at Ohio State. Tucker coached defensive backs and was co-defensive coordinator during the 2004 season as he played an integral role in game preparation and strategy. Tucker grew up in Cleveland and played college football at the University of Wisconsin. Prior to joining the staff at Ohio State, he spent one year (1999) at the University of Miami (Ohio) and one season at LSU (2000), where he coached the defensive backs at both schools. In his four years at Ohio State, Tucker developed into an outstanding teacher and motivator and demonstrated the ability to get the most out of his players. He was regarded as one of the up-and-coming young coaches in college football. Two of Tucker’s Ohio State players – strong safeties Michael Doss and Will Allen – won first team All-America honors, while cornerback Chris Gamble was a second team All-American pick. Tucker prepped at Cleveland Heights High School and was a two-time member of the Cleveland Plain Dealer’s All-Scholastic team. He won All-Ohio honors in football as a senior and also enjoyed an outstanding basketball career. At Wisconsin, Tucker earned four letters as a defensive back. He graduated in the spring of 1995 with his degree in agricultural business management. He began his coaching career in 1997 as a graduate assistant under Nick Saban at Michigan State University. After two years in that capacity, he became defensive backfield coach at Miami (Ohio). He spent one year with the RedHawks, leaving after the 1999 season to re-join Saban who had moved on to LSU. Tucker was born Jan. 4, 1972, in Cleveland. Mel and his wife Jo-Ellyn, an attorney, were married in June of 1999. They have two sons, Joseph (2/18/02) and Christian (2/18/04). Coaching Background: 1997 Michigan State University, graduate assistant 1998-99 Miami (Ohio) University, defensive backs coach 2000 Louisiana State University, defensive backs coach 2001-04 Ohio State University, defensive backs coach/co-defensive coordinator 2005-07 Cleveland Browns, defensive backs coach 2008 Cleveland Browns, defensive coordinator
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CRAZY 4 LSU Member since Apr 2006 7080 posts	re: Our next DC? Mel Tucker (Posted on 12/7/08 at 3:47 p.m. to Clayton Spears) Personal choice or info? Is he any good? I remember the 2000 LSU season but I was only just getting into LSU so I didn't know the coaches other than Saban. I was just 8 at the time. This post was edited on 12/7 at 3:49 p.m.
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Clayton Spears Jackson, MS Member since Apr 2005 6710 posts	re: Our next DC? Mel Tucker (Posted on 12/7/08 at 3:51 p.m. to CRAZY 4 LSU) well I was going to put info but it would be laughed at. what the hell I'll put it. My best friend works out w/ a man who has travled w/ the team. this guy is in the medical field. he's close to the team & this is what my friend was told.....it sounded real legit to me. not a done deal but look out for this guy.
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CRAZY 4 LSU Member since Apr 2006 7080 posts	re: Our next DC? Mel Tucker (Posted on 12/7/08 at 3:53 p.m. to Clayton Spears) Fair enough. Sometimes you know people who hear things. I don't get why people get all pissy when people say "I know a guy". There have been many rumors, but we will see.
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ATLTiger Aight? Aight Member since Sep 2003 19599 posts	re: Our next DC? Mel Tucker (Posted on 12/7/08 at 3:55 p.m. to Clayton Spears) I was just wondering today if there was anyone who had come up under Dantonio and had anything to do with how that 02 OSU d played. Interesting. Young guy too.
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ChuckDockery New York, NY Member since Jan 2005 3070 posts	re: Our next DC? Mel Tucker (Posted on 12/7/08 at 3:55 p.m. to CRAZY 4 LSU) Browns coaching staff won't be dismissed for another 3 weeks. Will the fans demand a new DC before then??????
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Clayton Spears Jackson, MS Member since Apr 2005 6710 posts	re: Our next DC? Mel Tucker (Posted on 12/7/08 at 3:55 p.m. to CRAZY 4 LSU) true! I have never been one to post a bunch of bs esp regarding coaching changes, but yea we'll see what unfolds. I like that miles is taking his time. I'm confident he'll find the right fit.
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CRAZY 4 LSU Member since Apr 2006 7080 posts	re: Our next DC? Mel Tucker (Posted on 12/7/08 at 3:56 p.m. to ATLTiger) Anyone defensive guy who coached under Saban is ok in my book.
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Maximus loneonleft@yahoo.com Member since Feb 2004 98447 posts	re: Our next DC? Mel Tucker (Posted on 12/7/08 at 3:57 p.m. to ATLTiger) he was co-dc at OSU but Dantonio was the actual DC. I remember discussing this on the OSU boards when Miles tried to get Dantonio as his initial DC.
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ATLTiger Aight? Aight Member since Sep 2003 19599 posts	re: Our next DC? Mel Tucker (Posted on 12/7/08 at 4:02 p.m. to Maximus) Didn't know that Dantonio had a co-DC (even if it were in name only) nor that Miles had tried to hire him. Me and Rocket were gonna hire Dantonio to replace Miles last year, we had an agreement in principle with him. This post was edited on 12/7 at 4:03 p.m.
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BilJ Condon's Corner Member since Sep 2003 80255 posts	re: Our next DC? Mel Tucker (Posted on 12/7/08 at 4:03 p.m. to Maximus) all roads still lead to Koenning
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Maximus loneonleft@yahoo.com Member since Feb 2004 98447 posts	re: Our next DC? Mel Tucker (Posted on 12/7/08 at 4:04 p.m. to BilJ) but he hung up on a KSU blogger so that means he will be there co-dc
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philter Member since Dec 2004 6981 posts	re: Our next DC? Mel Tucker (Posted on 12/7/08 at 4:26 p.m. to Clayton Spears) positive comments from OSU fans when he left
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CRAZY 4 LSU Member since Apr 2006 7080 posts	re: Our next DC? Mel Tucker (Posted on 12/7/08 at 4:29 p.m. to philter) Damn, not one bad comment.
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DanglingFury Living the dream Member since Dec 2007 6376 posts	re: Our next DC? Mel Tucker (Posted on 12/7/08 at 4:30 p.m. to CRAZY 4 LSU) quote: Damn, not one bad comment. No shite...this must be the guy.
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CRAZY 4 LSU Member since Apr 2006 7080 posts	re: Our next DC? Mel Tucker (Posted on 12/7/08 at 4:31 p.m. to DanglingFury) I'm not to familiar with cleveland brown football. Does anybody know what kind of D he runs?
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philter Member since Dec 2004 6981 posts	re: Our next DC? Mel Tucker (Posted on 12/7/08 at 4:33 p.m. to CRAZY 4 LSU) Crennel uses a 3-4, which he imposes on his DC. Not sure Tucker's background, but looking at the teams he came from, I'd guess 4-3.
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philter Member since Dec 2004 6981 posts	re: Our next DC? Mel Tucker (Posted on 12/7/08 at 4:36 p.m. to DanglingFury) quote: No shite...this must be the guy. don't get rumors started...original poster just said look out for the guy, as in he's probably ON THE LIST
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DanglingFury Living the dream Member since Dec 2007 6376 posts	re: Our next DC? Mel Tucker (Posted on 12/7/08 at 4:46 p.m. to philter) quote: don't get rumors started...original poster just said look out for the guy I didn't mean he was going to be hired. I was just joking on how after 8 posts on the thread, nobody had trashed him yet.
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Tigerark Arkansas Member since Dec 2003 10409 posts	re: Our next DC? Mel Tucker (Posted on 12/7/08 at 4:49 p.m. to Clayton Spears) Defense running 27th in league for points.
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