
Dec 19 - By Associated Press
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo wasn't happy with the Spartans' finals-week letdown.

Nov 28 - By The Associated Press, HO
Tom Izzo won his 341st game at Michigan State, setting the school record for victories in the No. 2 Spartans' 106-68 win over Massachusetts on Saturday night in the Legends Classic.

Nov 22 - By Tim Martin, Associated Press Writer
Tom Izzo won his 340th game at Michigan State on Sunday, tying the school record for victories in the No. 2 Spartans' 90-60 win over Valparaiso.

May 1 - By Tim Martin, Associated Press Writer
Tom Izzo stands on stage and takes a deep breath after his latest two-hour rehearsal for an upcoming Broadway-style show to benefit cancer research.

Apr 6 - By Nancy Armour, AP National Writer
As the newest assistant on the Michigan State staff, one of Tom Izzo's jobs was to open the gym so Magic Johnson could work out when he was in town.

Apr 4 - By Nancy Armour, AP National Writer
Michigan State has been itching for this do-over since December. Not only is the NCAA title at stake when the Spartans play North Carolina on Monday night, Michigan State will try to avenge that 35-point beatdown the Tar Heels laid on them four months ago. It was the most lopsided loss for Michigan State since 1996, Tom Izzo's first year as coach.
Apr 3 - By Larry Lage, AP Sports Writer
Tom Izzo walked off a police-escorted bus with his family and into Michigan State's team hotel. He was wearing a sport coat and a smile.

Apr 3 - By Larry Lage, AP Sports Writer
Michigan State systematically has broken down what North Carolina likes to do on offense and defense.

Mar 2 - By Aaron Beard, AP Basketball Writer
Ty Lawson sat with an icebag wrapped around his right foot, his injured big toe aching after playing almost every minute of North Carolina's latest game with its fiercest rival.

Jan 26 - By Larry Lage, AP Sports Writer
Tom Izzo hasn't won a Big Ten title since 2001, when he won his fourth straight a season after winning the national title.

Mar 6 - By Associated Press
For long stretches Thursday night, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo was sure his Spartans were dogging it. Looking flat and struggling to find a rhythm, No. 17 Michigan State trailed Illinois by as many as 10 points in the first half and had no answer for center Shaun Pruitt's 6-foot-10 frame in the lane.

Feb 23 - By Associated Press
Raymar Morgan scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half and No. 19 Michigan State beat Iowa 66-52 on Saturday, coach Tom Izzo's 300th career win with the Spartans.

Nov 20 - By John Marshall, AP Sports Writer
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo had just finished going over a grueling game against Missouri when he was asked about facing No. 2 UCLA in the CBE Classic championship game Tuesday night.