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Terry Foster: It Ain't UNC-Duke But State Hoops Is Special

A couple years ago a 30 minute interview with Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo turned into a three-hour marathon. We talked basketball and the economy. We talked about family and the economy. We even talked about health and fitness as Izzo promised to use a treadmill in his office more.

But one of the more interesting things we talked about was Michigan and Michigan State hoops. Izzo didn't talk about his desire or need to stomp the Wolverines every time he faced him, although that is what he wants to do. Instead he talked about his desire to see both programs strong and to make college basketball a top of mind sport in the state of Michigan.

Click HERE for the full blog from Terry Foster

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