This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at MSU chapter.
In honor of March Madness beginning this week, we decided to feature the one and only, Tom Izzo!Â
Obviously he is much to busy at this time for an interview, we collected some interesting facts about the biggest Campus Celeb!Â
Name: Tom IzzoÂ
Graduation:Â Northern Michigan, ’77
Position: MSU Men’s Basketball Coach (’95-Present)
1. In 2012, he and one other coach were the highest paid coaches in college basketballÂ
2. Eight-Time National Coach of the YearÂ
3. He is here to stay: “I’m pleased to say I am here for life at Michigan State.”
4. He is an Aquarius, who are known for being leaders, rational, and loyal! Great qualitites for a coach.
5. He is good friends with Ron Burgundy.Â
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http://www.coachizzo.com/biography/