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Spartan Nation Mailbag: NIL Rules, Mel Tucker, & Michigan State Football

Spartan Nation publisher Hondo S. Carpenter, Sr. is here to answer all your questions regarding Michigan State football.

Here at Sports Illustrated's Spartan Nation, we endeavor to be one of the fans' most interactive sites. With that in mind, we present your weekly Michigan State Football Questions and email.

Hondo, what is the mood in the Michigan State athletic department? I am hearing from friends I have that work in there that it is not good. Any ideas what they would do if they made a change? (Name withheld)

I have heard from several people that there is some discontent. If they made a move, I believe that they would make Alan Haller the Athletic Director.

Hondo, what do you think of the new NIL rules? Pete S.

I think they are great.

I have never understood why players couldn't capitalize off of their name, image, and likeness. It is a no-brainer.

Hondo, would you ever buy a product a college player pimped out? Zach B.

Precisely because of a player? I can't imagine. But, back in the day, I got a lot of Converse because of one Earvin "Magic" Johnson.

Hondo, do you still think a post-season game for the Spartans is a good season? Even with what Mel Tucker is making? Chris Greer

Yes, that would be a great year. Mel Tucker's program was in bad shape when he took over; this is not an easy fix. But a bowl game would be amazing.


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