Tom Izzo gives USC respect

'What starts bad, ends bad' - Tom Izzo recaps loss at USC on Saturday
It was a simple message from Tom Izzo following Michigan State's loss at USC on Saturday: "what starts bad, ends bad."
WATCH: Everything Michigan State's Tom Izzo Said After Loss to UCLA
No. 9 Michigan State was bested for a second game in a row, this time against UCLA in what was a narrow 63-61 defeat for the Spartans on Tuesday. Michigan State
USC upsets No. 7 Michigan State, keeps Tom Izzo one win behind Bob Knight
This is the Spartans’ first loss outside of Quad 1, but they also have just two wins over teams that would be safely in the field today.
UCLA men welcome Big Ten matchup with Tom Izzo, Michigan State
LOS ANGELES — Mick Cronin said he knew he was actually in the Big Ten when, at the conference’s media day back in October, he ran into Michigan State coach Tom Izzo. Izzo is the longest-tenured head coach in the Big Ten. He took over for the Spartans when he was 40 years old. He’s 70 now and in his 30th season at the helm.
Michigan State basketball pulls off first in Tom Izzo's 30-year tenure
After the Michigan State basketball team won their 13th straight game, it marks a first for Tom Izzo in his 30 years with the program.
A 30-year-first for Tom Izzo is more motivation for Michigan State
Michigan State continues to get it done without a true star while showcasing a lineup that regularly goes 10 deep. The Spartans are the lone team in the AP Top 25 with only one player averaging double figures in scoring (Jaden Akins at 13.6) and that’s obviously difficult for opponents to scout and defend.
WATCH: Everything Michigan State's Tom Izzo Said After Loss to USC
No. 7 Michigan State men's basketball suffered its first Big Ten loss of the season on Saturday when it was defeated by USC, 70-64. Spartans coach Tom Izzo shared his thoughts afterward.
Tom Izzo gives USC respect after Trojans upset Michigan State
Following the game, Tom Izzo had high praise for the Trojans. "They got good players, and they got good size," Izzo said. "Those guards are bigger than ours, and the 4-men are smaller. And it was just a tough matchup for us.
Michigan State rally falls short, Tom Izzo misses chance to tie Big Ten victory record
Michigan State rally falls short at UCLA as Tom Izzo misses chance to tie Bobby Knight's Big Ten victory record ...
Road Trip Proves Brutal for Michigan State
The No. 9 Michigan State Spartans lost their second consecutive game, losing a close one in the final minute to UCLA, 63-61.  MSU had a chance to take the lead ...
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Michigan State has won 12 in a row, but Tom Izzo thinks Spartans aren't close to ceiling
In doing so, they showed why Michigan State keeps winning. And why Tom Izzo can’t predict just how much more production ...
Tom Izzo sends 'inspirational' message with custom shoes signed by cancer patients
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo used his custom kicks to represent a good cause and inspire his Spartans on Tuesday.
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Magic Johnson-Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Reunion: Lakers legends come out to support their alma maters as Tom Izzo's Michigan State visits UCLA
Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar came out to support their alma maters on Tuesday night. The basketball legends were in attendance for the Big Ten showdown between Tom Izzo's Michigan State ...
Michigan State basketball was flummoxed by tricky scheme USC used. Will UCLA do the same?
USC's defense gave Michigan State basketball's upcoming opponents a blueprint to try and emulate by taking the Spartans out ...
With streak over, Michigan State basketball looks to keep its composure, Big Ten lead
The 13-game win streak ended for No. 7 Michigan State basketball. The Spartans' goal now is to stay calm, keep their Big Ten ...
'We've got some challenges in front of us': MSU, Tom Izzo head to L.A. chasing history
Michigan State could put together its best start to a season ever as Tom Izzo closes in on Bob Knight's Big Ten wins record.