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Spartan Team Effort Puts Down Purdue Boilermakers 76-62

Just like in the movie “300″ these Spartans banded together to make a stronger team. This was one of the most complete team performances this year from No. 7 Michigan State (22-5, 10-3) and Tom Izzo. Continue reading

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Tom Izzo Enters Legendary Status In Big Ten With Win No. 400

Tom Izzo celebrates win no. 400 with his team at the press conference. Courtesy of Mlive

“I’m pleased to say I am here for life at Michigan State,”

“I am going to be a lifer,”

“This is what I’m going to be. And I’m damn proud of it.”

Those were the words Tom Izzo said during his press conference two summers ago. Those words made the statement that Tom Izzo would be a Spartan for life after the NBA has continuously tried to sweep Izzo off his feet.

Tom Izzo made another statement last night, but he didn’t speak it.

Izzo claimed victory no. 400 against Minnesota at the Breslin Center on Wednesday night. The win means much more than Michigan State improving to 17-4 and moving into a first place tie for the Big Ten.

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