Izzo Questions His Team's Grit After 68-60 Loss
Tom Izzo isn't happy with where his Michigan State Spartans are headed.
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Tom Izzo isn't happy with where his Michigan State Spartans are headed.
"It doesn't get any better or bigger than this," the Michigan State coach said.
I have no problem with Youkilis thinking it and even saying it and Yankee fans should not care either.
About a year ago, I put together my first ever list of local coaches and how much power/job security that they held in their current gig.
Can Michigan State exploit its advantage inside - The Spartans' Adreian Payne is vastly improved and Derrick Nix is solid.
As if the first of two ultra-important in-state B10 tilts needed to get any bigger, it has. Michigan is coming off the heartbreaking loss on the road to Wisconsin over the weekend and Michigan State's tremendously improved play since the conference season started has put them into a tie for first place.
Tom Izzo says the nation is talking about the Michigan-Michigan State game.
There were eight losses for six top-10 teams. No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 all went down. A total of 14 schools in the Top 25 had at least one loss.
Gary Harris scored 15 points and Keith Appling added 14 points before leaving the game with an injury to help No. 12 Michigan State bounce back from a poor first half to beat No. 18 Minnesota 61-50 Wednesday night.
Injuries are a concern for Michigan State, but having Gary Harris available may quell some worries.
A day after the Spartans lost by five points at Indiana, Izzo was more encouraged than discouraged.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo knows that to stop Deshaun Thomas is the surest way to stop No. 11 Ohio State.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo insists his team has yet to play its best basketball, though it's probably time it reaches its full potential with a tough slate looming.
The 22nd-ranked Spartans seek their 29th straight home victory over an unranked opponent when they host injury-plagued Nebraska on Sunday night.
Keith Appling's four crucial free throws Thursday night weren't nearly as exciting as his late basket in Michigan State's win over Kansas back in November.
Tom Izzo wasn't satisfied with Michigan State's performance in its last game despite a lopsided victory.
The Spartans held the Golden Gophers tight until the final minutes of the game but Minnesota went on to beat Michigan State 76-63 on Monday.
The Big Ten widely is considered the premier conference in the nation, with No. 11 Minnesota and No. 19 Michigan State among the league's six ranked teams.
The 6-foot-5 Kearney is averaging 2.3 points per game and 16.9 minutes in 2012-13.
Michigan State gave its players another opportunity to relish.
With Michigan basketball being a perfect 9-0 on the season and ranked 3rd in the country a lot of people seem to be getting credit, as the team prepares for Binghamton at Crisler Center tonight.
Michigan State struggled with its shooting and taking care of the ball early, overshadowing its strong start on defense for coach Tom Izzo.
Early aggressiveness may be the key to victory Tuesday night in the Champions Classic at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, where Kansas seeks a more consistent effort versus a Michigan State squad trying to regroup from a loss largely due to a slow start.
Michigan State Spartans rallied in the second half but fall to unranked UConn 66-62 during the Armed Forces Classic on Friday night in Germany.
Michigan State is almost always a reliable defensive and rebounding team.
Republicans will choose between businessman Perry Johnson and U.S. Representative John James in the gubernatorial race.
This is the first time Boynton has fielded media questions since being promoted to head coach.
Ballots will look different depending on the county and municipality in which residents are voting. But the three proposals are statewide, so they'll appear no matter where you're casting your vote.
A man accused of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl in a McDonald's bathroom on Detroit's west side has been sentenced to probation.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 9,600 cases.
Ballots will look different depending on the county and municipality in which residents are voting. But the three proposals are statewide, so they'll appear no matter where you're casting your vote.
Authorities say human remains were found in a wooded area south of the court building around 10:07 a.m. Tuesday.
Republicans will choose between businessman Perry Johnson and U.S. Representative John James in the gubernatorial race.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 9,600 cases.
This is the first time Boynton has fielded media questions since being promoted to head coach.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
A Wisconsin tornado that struck near Appleton and Menasha has caused extensive damage and knocked out power to more than 30,000 people. It stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes.
Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens clashed on outside spending and electability in their last debate before Michigan's Democratic primary next week.
Jackson Holliday had four hits and the Baltimore Orioles hit three home runs in an 8-5 win against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.
Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 9,600 cases.
Authorities claim Yolanda Matthews submitted more than $539,000 in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare.
Trinity Health's new leadership council aims to improve engagement with the local residents who get care in Brighton.
Michigan officials are tracking over 1,000 new cases of cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to add up.
According to a CBS News poll released on Sunday, 40% of Americans are buying or eating less produce because of the outbreak of cyclospora, which causes cyclosporiasis. So, CBS News Detroit wanted to know if this sudden shift in eating habits has impacted people and restaurants in Metro Detroit.
This is the first time Boynton has fielded media questions since being promoted to head coach.
Jackson Holliday had four hits and the Baltimore Orioles hit three home runs in an 8-5 win against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive a $7.14 million lump sum as part of his separation agreement with the university.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers were edged by the Royals 5-4 at Comerica Park on Sunday afternoon after Kansas City's Michael Massey hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Democrat Christina Hines discusses her campaign for Michigan's 10th Congressional District.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a body was found outside the Oakland County Circuit Court Building in Pontiac.
President Trump is delivering a eulogy for Sen. Lindsey Graham, his one-time opponent for the presidency and, later, his close ally.
We're hearing from new University of Michigan men's basketball head coach Mike Boynton Jr. for the first time since he took the reins.
There are two new ballot proposals Michigan voters will see — an effort to get money out of politics and a citizenship verification requirement to vote. Additionally, a proposal that appears every 16 years asks whether the state should hold a constitutional convention.