Tressel is Michigan State football's highest-paid coordinator In May, Tressel received a pay increase, bumping his 2019 salary to $667,385. East Lansing, Mich—Mike Tressel comes from a long lineage of great coaches. The man behind the Spartans' dominating squad? Jim Tressel. Dick Tressel is Jim Tressel's brother, making Jim Tressel the uncle of Mike Tressel. He played in the secondary, graduating in 1996 with a degree in mathematics.He received a master's degree in sports administration from South Dakota two years later.Tressel would then go on to coach in Iowa, but not for Cornell.
Sign up for the DAILY Spartan Nation newsletter when you CLICK THE MAGAZINE ICON at the top left of the page or the FOLLOW button back on the main page. Tressel, who led Ohio State’s program from 2001-10, went 9-1 against Michigan in his 10 years as the Buckeyes’ coach (it’s technically now 8-1 since … Previously, the … He was named the acting head coach when Dantonio announced his retirement in February 2020. He was a part of the Wartburg College's football program, serving as the offensive line coach from 1998-2000 and the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach in 2001.In May, Tressel received a pay increase, bumping his 2019 salary to $667,385.Previously, the defensive coordinator earned $572,308 in 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)Michigan State defensive coordinator Mike Tressel answers questions after the 51-17 win over Western Michigan at Spartan Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2019.MSU Co-Defensive Coodinator Mike Tressel works with linebackers Monday, July 31, 2017, during MSU's first football practice. Tressel followed Dantonio to Michigan State when he was hired there in December 2006. Tressel played a key role in Cincinnati's success over his three seasons, as the Bearcats earned two bowl invitations. Michigan State football has one of the Big Ten's best defenses, let alone one of the top units in the country. Don’t miss any of the latest up to the second updates on Michigan State Sports when you follow on Twitter @HondoCarpenter User friendly Interactive Periodic Table of Elements with Names, atomic mass, Charges, electronegativity, with mass, electron configuration and Electronegativity Chart.The Big Ten and other Power 5 conferences might be getting closer to canceling/postponing fall sports.After schools around the league began fall camp on Thursday and Friday, the Big Ten puts full-contact practices on hold.Having his MLB Debut on Opening Day, Anthony Misiewicz reflects back on his journey at Michigan State that led him to the Major Leagues.Michigan State Football received zero votes in the first Amway Coaches Poll.Mel Tucker held his first practice as the Michigan State Spartans head football coach Friday morning.Jordan Reid becomes the second Michigan State football player to opt out of the 2020 football season.Michigan State's Mel Tucker is excited to get back on the football field.The Spartans now have the most five-star recruits in Big Ten history.The Spartans offer three-star student-athlete Alex Afari out of West Chester, Ohio.Bill Beekman, MSU's Athletic Director, issued a statement following the Big Ten's release of the new football schedule. Tressel arrived at Michigan State following the 2006 regular season, as he was one of eight assistants to follow Dantonio to MSU from Cincinnati. Career Record: 10 Years, 106-22, .828 Win% (at major schools) Bowl Record: 10 Games, 6-4, .600 Win% (at major schools) More bio, uniform, draft info

Defensive coordinator Mike Tressel.Now, learn three more facts about the Spartans' defensive mastermind.College football fans everywhere know the name Jim Tressel; the former Ohio State coach led the Buckeyes to a national title in 2002 and boasted a 94-22 record in Columbus.Mike Tressel's father is Dick Tressel, who previously served as the running backs coach for Ohio State. All were there, not because they coached at Ohio State, but because Jim Tressel, Urban Meyer, and John Cooper have a strong feeling for former … Tressel was a four-year starter with Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Tressel, the nephew of former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel, joined the University of Cincinnati 's football coaching staff under Mark Dantonio in 2004. Of course, his Uncle Jim being the most famous, but his grandfather and dad shared the occupation and were highly successful themselves.Tell us what you think in the comment section below.Want the latest breaking MSU news delivered straight to your email for FREE?