CONFIRMED: TOM IZZO IS STAYING AT MSU
by LVS on Jun 15, 2010 6:18 PM CDT
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UPDATE 4, 8:27 PM: The presser starts in just a few minutes. We'll update as things happen, or you can follow Sean Yuille's liveblog at the new SB Nation Detroit.
UPDATE 3, 7:45 PM: The athletic department's release, with statements from Hollis, Simon, and Izzo, has been posted. Quote from President Simon:
"Tom's integral role and respect at MSU earned him the right to take the necessary time to reach his decision. Like others, I wanted the good news earlier, but the wait was worth it. Tom did what Tom does best: he devised a rigorous and thorough game plan that put him, his family, and this university in the best position to win. His decision is a winner for all of Team MSU, the state of Michigan, college basketball, and intercollegiate athletics in general."
UPDATE 2, 7:40 PM: The Detroit News has Izzo's full statement:
It's been an agonizing week as I tried to make a decision about a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," Izzo said in a statement. "I apologize for the time the process has taken, but sometimes there are opportunities that come about that must be thoroughly examined. I'm no different than any other successful coach in that I've had multiple inquiries before, but this one was uniquely intriguing. There was a lot of information to gather and consider and some of it wasn't easily obtainable. But when making a life decision, I owed it to myself and my family to do my due diligence. From that I never wavered. And I'm pleased to say I am here for life at Michigan State.
UPDATE 1, 7:30 PM: There will be a press conference with Izzo, Mark Hollis, and Lou Anna Simon from the Smith Academic Center at 8:30 tonight, live on the Big Ten Network. No confirmation on Izzo's decision one way or another, but it's difficult to imagine that he would be announcing his departure from the campus, with the athletic director and university president by his side.
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Original story:
WILX in Lansing is reporting, as of 6:58 pm this evening, that Tom Izzo has turned down the Cavaliers' offer, and will remain at Michigan State. Apparently he told the players earlier this evening, and, depending on who you believe, will have a press conference to announce the news either this evening, or tomorrow morning.
Given the mostly-shambolic reporting of the past week, a healthy level of skepticism is probably warranted until we hear/read something concrete from 1) the athletic department, 2) the Cleveland Cavaliers, or 3) Tom Izzo himself. However, WILX is confident enough in their sources to not hedge at all in their headline: "BREAKING NEWS: Tom Izzo Staying at MSU." Resolution may be coming soon, and it looks like it might be highly, highly positive news for MSU fans. Stay with us for updates . . .
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Press conference at 8:30
Per Joey Nowak, who was the State News Sports Editor last year. That’s the most legit piece of information I’ve heard all day, so we’ll see.
Not enough time
they promised to give 2.5 hours notice to news crews so the Detroit media could be present. I am still skeptical
Yeah, and also confirmed by Brent Yarina of the Big Ten Network.
Izzo, Hollis, and Lou Anna Simon will be there. This is looking really good.
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Statenews reporting
trustee confirms Izzo to stay, but that link goes to the announcement about Bernie Smilovitz @ WDIV…
OK
8:30 press conference confirmed, damn president is on @ 8…
Here's part of the release
@joeynowak
Athletic Dept. has issued a release. Izzo: “I’m pleased to say I am here for life at Michigan State.” #MSU
Congrats, guys
I’m a Penn State fan, and though we’ve had our moments against you lately, I know we aren’t comparable programs. But I’ve always admired Izzo, and I’m glad he’s staying—for the sport of college basketball. There aren’t many better coaches, and even fewer who do it the right way like Izzo has and has made his mission. Good for him, and better for you guys.
Fiya Minaya.
Perles was the leak
WLNS reporting that Trustee George Perles confirmed the story.
Meh.
It was a monumentally stupid column, but Henning’s said plenty of stupid things over the years about Michigan, too.
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I think it was B10 expansion that clinched it.
Dude simply wanted to play the Huskers. Stuff it, LeBron.
Memo to the rest of the 2010-11 Big 10 (12)
RUN AND HIDE.
In the immortal words of one of the other great TV icons of all time ...
(One thing, though … when I click on the Dance of Joy I get an animated siren instead.)
From erstwhile TOC author Rob Visconti:
rvisconti: Impossible. You told us he announced his departure to his team last week. RT @WFNYScott: If Izzo stays put, how does Gilbert spin….
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Just as I read this
The sun came out for the first time all day. No foolin’.
Yes!
Huge relief. The quote about him staying for life at MSU will help ease any worries recruits will have about him jumping to the NBA in the future.
he took my phone call...
Shit or get off the pot Coach…
by SpartyOn37 on Jun 15, 2010 7:34 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
in case it hasn't been said.
live at http://www.bigtennetwork.com/ for those (like me) without cable….
For some reason listening to Mark Hollis
makes me feel like I’m in the principals office
luttez pour les seuls couleurs, vert et blanc
That's what I thought
but I think he meant to say 9 days. We’ll see.
by Pete Rossman on Jun 15, 2010 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Thankyou Izzo!!!
i have a feeling he prolongued this to bring attention to the program…
"You're in this dark tunnel and you've got no way out, you're waiting for light, and you see that light, what do you do? What do you do? You start digging, and getting out. ... I've always beleived you stay in the tunnel and you keep digging when you expect no light. You have the same faith when you expect no light. You have the same beleif in what you're doing when you expect no light. ... It's dark and I'm going to dig through. My shovel is sharp and my pick is sharp and my will is outstanding." --Rod Marinelli 2008 (on his way to that sweet 16!)
Ok, this rules:
NBAFanHouse: No joke, Detroit’s ABC affiliate has broken away from NBA Finals coverage to broadcast Tom Izzo presser.
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WE LOVE IZZO
The horrible sick feelings is now replaced with sense of excitment. Bring on another Final Four. Thank for everything Tom.
Nix
is looking really good. He must be working hard this off season.
Light a man a fire, he'll stay warm for a day.
Light a man afire, he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
Sports_Prose Looks like about 35 pounds of Derrick Nix didn’t get the memo to show up at the Izzo press conference.
Although, at first, I thought he was wearing a Purdue shirt, ha.
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I was thinking the same thing
He definitely looks slimmer
"And, I'll be a lifer."
Somehow, that seems a whole lot more definitive coming from him personally, rather than through a press release.
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exactly what I wanted to hear
luttez pour les seuls couleurs, vert et blanc
by vert_et_blanc on Jun 15, 2010 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Izzo's talking about his loyalty now.
Some righteous indignation, and I don’t blame him.
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who is this jackass reporter
izzo is pouring his heart out and …
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Tear his ass up…
“you never come up here….”
by SpartyOn37 on Jun 15, 2010 8:19 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
if
He calls out Spartyon37 on TOC… I will weep…
by SpartyOn37 on Jun 15, 2010 8:20 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
what's the over/under...
On henning not getting many interviews after this…
by SpartyOn37 on Jun 15, 2010 8:22 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Lynn Henning
His utter evisceration makes babies smile and laugh.
This is absolutely amazing.
Izzo brushed off the SID. He’s finishing his own fight.
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Henning
needs to know when he’s behind and quit.
Light a man a fire, he'll stay warm for a day.
Light a man afire, he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
Henning is a douche!!!
Henning is asking Coach…..dumb questions and seems like Lynne is acting like a jerk!…
blast him here….
this is a good lesson in why old news is dead
this blog (and others I’m sure) would have been alive just by fans posting their theories and thoughts. we wouldn’t be waiting for Lynn Henning’s inside information
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Henning
Guess the wrath of Henning is…that he was not invited for an exclusive group lunch for the media last month.
now...
Did anyone else catch Coach’s rip on the RCMB???
by SpartyOn37 on Jun 15, 2010 8:29 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Does anyone know where i can see the press conference in it’s entirety? I live in DC and can’t find it on my lowly cable plan sport channels :(
by heyDad!guesswho on Jun 15, 2010 8:32 PM CDT reply actions
online - big ten network im sure wil post the whole thing
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by vert_et_blanc on Jun 15, 2010 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
and its on right now live
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by vert_et_blanc on Jun 15, 2010 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Lynne Henning...
Coach is right….Henning is never at MSU sports complex as regular as Joe Rexrode, Shannon Shelton or Jack Ebling.
Needs more Henning!
Dear lord, that was fantastic.
Motivation
It’s great to hear that Izzo has turned this situation into increased motivation for his job going forward.
Two things...
Big 10 and the rest of the Div 1 basketball world should be on notice, because Iz and the Boys are in fight mode, and that doesn’t and cannot bode well for any of our opponents.
Second…
Best line of the night:
“If you’re looking for someone to blame… blame Steven”
- in reference to his son thinking it might be cool to shoot hoops with LeBron
The guy tells it like it is
Or certainly the way he sees it, and I respect him for that. I think he took care of any worries that his heart won’t be into it. We can look forward to a coach who is ready to bring some more championships to State. I’m looking forward to those LeBron recruits.
Thank you for airing press conference, big ten network!!!!
I have never thought that the press conference would be both exciting (since he is coming back) and suspenseful (thanks to L.Henning).
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That was suspenseful about the Lynn Henning portion, was weather or not Coach was going to leave the podium and beat Henning over the head with the microphone…
Pete's tweet while it was going on:
Good thing Travis Walton’s not still in the building, he would’ve murdered somebody.
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Irony
The blanket indictments of the media from Simon/Hollis/Izzo were over the top.
Henning, who decided he’d be the media’s defender, was one of the media members who clearly deserved to be indicted.
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by KJ@theonlycolors on Jun 15, 2010 9:21 PM CDT reply actions
Anybody
see a tape of the full press conference? BTN has izzo’s prepared portion but not the Q&A. Needless to say i’m trying to see the Lynn Henning exchange. But i’d also like to hear Hollis and Simon’s remarks.
On bigtennetwork.com
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by KJ@theonlycolors on Jun 15, 2010 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Congrats from a Cavs fan
I’ll admit I wasn’t sure about hiring a college coach, even Izzo, who would be the best possible one. I feel he’ll be much more appreciated in EL.
Seems like he’ll be cutting many, many more nets down, just not the ones from jersey….
Thanks
And thanks for the background info you provided over the last week.
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by KJ@theonlycolors on Jun 16, 2010 7:19 AM CDT up reply actions
Source/link?
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by KJ@theonlycolors on Jun 16, 2010 7:19 AM CDT up reply actions
Never mind
I see it in the other thread.
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by KJ@theonlycolors on Jun 16, 2010 7:20 AM CDT up reply actions
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