MSU Football Names Oxford's Tate Myre A 'Spartan Dawg'

LANSING, MI — The Michigan State Football said Wednesday it will add slain Oxford shooting victim Tate Myre as an honorary member of its recruiting class.

"We are honored to recognize Tate Myre as the first Spartan Dawg of the 2022 class," Head Coach Mel Tucker said in a video. "A Spartan Dawg is defined not by he plays the make on the field, but by the character they exemplify, the leadership they bring to their community, and for extraordinary individuals like Tate Myre, the heroism."

Myre was an honor student and varsity football player for the Oxford Wildcats at Oxford High School. He was a linebacker and running back, and was recently named All-North Second Team by the Detroit Free Press.

"Tate Myre had an unmatched work ethic, athleticism and love for his teammates," Tucker added in the video. "He had a passion to one day play for Michigan State. This passion was paired with an unstoppable drive and follow through to get there. Tate's consistency on and off the football field elevated everyone who knew him."

Myre was one of four Oxford High School students killed in the deadly Oxford school shooting on Nov. 30. Hana St. Juliana, Justin Shilling and Madisyn Baldwin were also killed in the shooting. Six other students and a teacher were also injured in the shooting.

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