The big news around these parts is MSU basketball coach Tom Izzo, and whether or not he will take the Cleveland Cavaliers head coaching job.
I've never seen or heard basketball fans more nervous about the possibility of Izzo leaving, me included. Depending on what news report you read, it appears that Izzo may be closer to taking the job, but who really knows until an official announcement is made?
I have to think his decision is largely dependent on whether he has assurances that LeBron James will be re-signing with the Cavs--that is, unless all the money Cleveland is shoving in Izzo's direction is too hard for him to resist.
I'll be pretty despondent if Izzo takes the job, but we MSU fans are lucky we've had him as long as we have. I just don't see any way that MSU basketball can continue to be as excellent as it has been under Izzo, regardless of who the new coach will be.
It's hard to fault Izzo for taking this job, if he does--particularly if he has a chance to coach arguably the best basketball player in the world, on a team that is poised to win an NBA title. If Izzo stays at MSU though, he can become the most legendary figure in the school's history. He'll most certainly have a statue right in front of Breslin Center.
Until we know what Izzo's decision is, I'm going to be on pins and needles...
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