Tom Izzo, Bob Knight and Big Ten

Tom Izzo ties Bob Knight's Big Ten record, leading Michigan State to win No. 353 in conference play
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo tied Bob Knight's Big Ten record for wins, leading the ninth-ranked Spartans to a comeback 86-74 victory over Oregon on Saturday. Perhaps fittingly, Izzo matched the mark with conference win No.
Tom Izzo ties Bob Knight for Big Ten wins record as No. 9 Michigan State storms past Oregon to stop skid
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo matched Indiana legend Bob Knight for most career Big Ten victories on Saturday, finally reaching a number of 353 that proved to be somewhat elusive in a pair of road losses to USC and UCLA.
USC upsets No. 7 Michigan State, keeps Tom Izzo one win behind Bob Knight
This is the Spartans’ first loss outside of Quad 1, but they also have just two wins over teams that would be safely in the field today.
Tom Izzo gives USC respect after Trojans upset Michigan State
Following the game, Tom Izzo had high praise for the Trojans. "They got good players, and they got good size," Izzo said. "Those guards are bigger than ours, and the 4-men are smaller. And it was just a tough matchup for us.
Michigan State's Tom Izzo ties legendary Bob Knight for most all-time Big Ten wins
Michigan State's Tom Izzo made Big Ten history on Saturday afternoon after a furious 2nd half comeback win over Oregon
Michigan State rally falls short, Tom Izzo misses chance to tie Big Ten victory record
Michigan State rally falls short at UCLA as Tom Izzo misses chance to tie Bobby Knight's Big Ten victory record
Mick Cronin comments on Michigan State, Tom Izzo after UCLA's win over the Spartans
It was the second loss in Big Ten play for Michigan State, and a season-defining win for UCLA, as the Bruins took down the Spartans on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. After the game, UCLA head coach Mick Cronin talked about the win,
WATCH: Everything Michigan State's Tom Izzo Said After Loss to UCLA
No. 9 Michigan State suffered a heartbreaking loss to UCLA on Tuesday, one that could have gone much different with cleaner play and better shooting. You can watch Spartans coach Tom Izzo's postgame press conference here.
WATCH: Everything Michigan State's Tom Izzo Said After Loss to USC
No. 7 Michigan State men's basketball suffered its first Big Ten loss of the season on Saturday when it was defeated by USC, ...
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'What starts bad, ends bad' - Tom Izzo recaps loss at USC on Saturday
It was a simple message from Tom Izzo following Michigan State's loss at USC on Saturday: "what starts bad, ends bad." ...
Tom Izzo ties Bob Knight’s Big Ten wins record as freshman Jase Richardson scores 29
A star turn by Jase Richardson and a defensive turnaround in the second half flipped the game as the Spartans remained in Big ...
Michigan State basketball looks for Tom Izzo record with alums, 2000 title team in town
Tom Izzo's chase of Bob Knight continues as former players and the 2000 title team return Saturday for No. 9 Michigan State ...
Izzo Offers Optimism After Spartans' Second Upset Loss
The No. 9 Michigan State Spartans (18-4, 9-2) ended their West Coast road trip with a 63-61 loss to the UCLA Bruins (17-6, ...
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Tom Izzo talks shooting struggles, turnovers following Michigan State Spartans’ 2-game losing streak
With two wins, the Michigan State Spartans could have made Tom Izzo the winningest head coach in the conference’s history but instead flew back to East Lansing with their first losing streak of the ...
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Big Ten record 'sitting right there' for Tom Izzo as Michigan State basketball heads west
EAST LANSING — Happy birthday, Tom Izzo. A present awaits you in Los Angeles. But you have to earn it. Just the way you’d appreciate. If No. 7 Michigan State basketball beats USC on Saturday ...
Michigan State basketball was flummoxed by tricky scheme USC used. Will UCLA do the same?
USC's defense gave Michigan State basketball's upcoming opponents a blueprint to try and emulate by taking the Spartans out ...