Tom Izzo was in relatively good spirits after Michigan State’s Sweet 16 loss on Friday night. While that may not seem like a good thing because we should all expect him to be sad and heartbroken, Michigan State fans should seek solace in the fact that he seems more motivated than ever.
Two years ago after that second-round exit, a somewhat-defeated Izzo claimed that he would get back to the big stage or die trying.
Since then, Michigan State has made it past the first weekend twice and the Spartans have also won a Big Ten title, had a player selected in the first round, and landed a top-five recruiting class…