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MSU football hires Thomas Wilcher as director of community, high school relations

East Lansing — Thomas Wilcher has officially joined the Michigan State football program.

The longtime Cass Tech coach and former running back at Michigan was named Michigan State’s Director of Community and High School Relations, the university announced on Wednesday.

“I’m excited to announce the hiring of Thomas Wilcher as our Director of Community and High School Relations,” Michigan State coach Mel Tucker said in a statement. “I’ve known Coach Wilcher for nearly 20 years. His experience coaching, teaching and mentoring youth throughout his entire career have had a tremendous impact on students in Detroit who have gone on to make a difference in the state and across the country.