MSU's Tom Izzo Makes Courtroom Appearance On 'Judge Mathis' [VIDEO]

DETROIT (WWJ) - Although he is a familiar face at courtside, Michigan State Basketball coach Tom Izzo makes a special courtroom appearance on today's episode of "Judge Mathis."

Izzo can be seen smiling in the first row of the courtroom gallery as he listened in on a case involving an Ohio State sports fan -- leading to this exchange with the judge.

"My favorite coach in college, who happens to be here today. Basketball coach. They routinely beat ... Ohio State. I'll let you say his name -- Tom Izzo. He's right behind you," said Mathis from the bench.

Judge Mathis went on to say his daughter -- who is now a lawyer -- was once a student assistant under Coach Izzo, when she went to school at Michigan State.