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Like most coaches across the country, Michigan State’s Tom Izzo took note of what happened at the end of Sunday’s game between Michigan and Wisconsin. He also saw the suggestions made by some that postgame handshake lines should be done …
Tom Izzo got into a heated altercation with a player during Michigan State’s loss to UCLA on Thursday night, and Spartans alumni were quick to downplay the incident. Izzo was upset with Gabe Brown over some poor defensive rotations at the end …
Tom Izzo was asked after Michigan State’s loss to UCLA on Thursday night about his confrontation with Gabe Brown. Brown and Izzo were in an altercation after the first half ended because the Spartans blew a defensive assignment and gave up a …
Tom Izzo and one of his players got into an altercation at the end of the first half on Thursday night. Izzo’s Michigan State Spartans were facing UCLA in one of the four play-in games for the NCAA Tournament. Just before halftime, UCLA’s …
Tom Izzo’s Michigan State Spartans made the NCAA Tournament but are scheduled to play a play-in game against UCLA. His team went 15-12 overall and 9-11 in conference, so making it into the field despite their record was a nice accomplishment. …
This is going to be the toughest year ever for the NCAA Tournament committee to select the field. Between odd schedules, missed games, and roster inconsistencies, choosing the at-large bids won’t be easy. But Tom Izzo believes his team deserves …
Mike Krzyzewski threw a pity party for his players this week after Duke’s home loss to Illinois. The legendary coach questioned playing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Duke announced a day later that they were not going to play any more …
One of college basketball’s biggest names has tested positive for COVID-19. Michigan State announced Monday that basketball coach Tom Izzo has tested positive for the virus and is experiencing what he calls “mild symptoms.” Izzo …
The Michigan State football team had a special guest speaker in the week leading up to Saturday’s upset win, and it clearly seems to have helped. Spartans football coach Mel Tucker revealed after Saturday’s win over Michigan that …
The Big Ten conference has officially canceled fall football this year, so it is fair to wonder if basketball will meet the same fate. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo does not see that happening. During an appearance on 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit on …
Tom Izzo is said to be “furious” with the proposed new NCAA transfer rule. The NCAA is considering a rule that would allow student-athletes a one-time transfer without penalty. Under current rules, student-athletes must sit out a season …
The Michigan State Spartans beat up on arch-rival Michigan on Sunday, and things were so one-sided that the Spartans’ human equivalent of a victory cigar made an appearance. Coach Tom Izzo’s walk-on son Steven made an appearance in the …
Michigan State’s start to the season has not gone the way they hoped and others expected. The No. 1-ranked team entering the season, Michigan State promptly lost to Kentucky in their opener. They later lost to Virginia Tech and Duke and entered …
Tom Izzo always makes a splashy entrance to Michigan State’s “MSU Madness” before the beginning of their college basketball season. 2019 was no exception. The Spartans had a Marvel’s “Avengers”-themed evening, …
Tom Izzo feels that his best chance at shutting down Zion Williamson in Michigan State’s game against Duke on Sunday may be bringing in one of the most feared defenders in the NFL, and it looks like the Chicago Bears are ready to help make that …
Michigan State Spartans coach Tom Izzo knows exactly what he’s up against Sunday when his team faces the Duke Blue Devils for a spot in the Final Four. The Spartans will have to contend with Zion Williamson, who Izzo described as “damn …
