Mel Tucker leaves Ohio State to join the Cleveland Browns

By Hugo Guzman  |   Sunday, February 20, 2005  |  Comments( 0 )

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During his days as a football and basketball standout at Cleveland Heights High School, Mel Tucker might have never dreamed of working for his hometown Browns. But coach Romeo Crennel plucked Tucker off Ohio State coach Jim Tressel's staff Friday to coach defensive backs.

Tucker spent the past four seasons directing the same position at OSU, along with serving as co-defensive coordinator in 2004. His career also includes two years at Michigan State with Todd Grantham, named the Browns' defensive coordinator on Thursday. "Coaching at Ohio State has been an unbelievable experience, and I will always have a special place in my heart for the Buckeyes and our national-championship team," Tucker said.

"To have the opportunity to work with Romeo Crennel, who has created defensive gems the last three out of four Super Bowls, is one I could not pass up. It's a wonderful opportunity for me to be closer to my family, which still lives in the Cleveland area."

Meanwhile, Crennel spent the afternoon in Washington, DC - at the State Department - speaking to a group of students as part of a Black History Month celebration. "I was honored to even be considered for this program," Crennel said. "The youth of this country are very special. I wanted to talk to them about capitalizing on their education and other opportunities throughout their lives. My hope is that what I said can make a difference for at least one individual who attended today."
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