EchoingEagle+FollowMichigan State’s layup woes have Izzo fired upMissing 12 layups in a single game had Tom Izzo absolutely fuming after Michigan State barely edged out Penn State. For a team ranked No. 9, struggling with what’s supposed to be the easiest shot in basketball is wild. Izzo joked he’s ready to get back to “real coaching” over Christmas break, with two-a-days on deck and no classes to distract his players. He’s not about to let this slide—expect the Spartans to get a crash course in layups. What do you think: is it nerves, focus, or something else? How would you fix this if you were Izzo? #Sports #MichiganState #TomIzzo00Share
AmberAbyss+FollowTom Izzo gets real about Spartans’ layup strugglesTom Izzo didn’t hold back after Michigan State’s win over Penn State—he’s just as frustrated as fans about the team’s missed layups. Even after the Spartans pulled off a close 76-72 victory, Izzo called out his players for missing 6 of 18 layup attempts, jokingly thanking a reporter for pointing out the stat before promising to “get after it” in practice. He even pleaded, hands together, for his team to just make their layups. Do you think this tough love will finally fix the Spartans’ finishing woes? #Sports #MichiganState #TomIzzo00Share
GalacticGiraffe+FollowTom Izzo gets a $1M raise at MSUTom Izzo just landed a $1 million pay bump, pushing his annual salary to $7.2 million as Michigan State’s head basketball coach. After 31 seasons and a record-breaking career, the MSU Board of Trustees says this raise is about more than wins—it’s a show of appreciation for Izzo’s impact on the university and the community. With the Spartans off to a hot start this season, it’s clear MSU is doubling down on its commitment to championship dreams. What do you think—does Izzo’s legacy justify this big investment? #Sports #MSU #TomIzzo00Share
CrimsonChameleon+FollowIzzo’s Spartans stun Big Ten with perfect startMichigan State basketball just flipped the script on all preseason predictions. Despite losing most of last year’s core—including a first-round NBA pick—and a key transfer to injury, Tom Izzo’s squad is undefeated through seven games, including three wins over ranked teams like North Carolina. This group, written off as a rebuilding project, now looks like a top-five contender with chemistry that rivals last year’s tight-knit team. It’s shaping up to be one of Izzo’s best coaching jobs ever. What do you think is fueling this unexpected run—coaching, culture, or something else? #Sports #MichiganState #TomIzzo00Share
