Thank you for posting nearly 5000 reasons we all love Izzo.

Thank you for posting nearly 5000 reasons we all love Izzo.

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He made the right decision and he will be reminded of this in the years to come He made the right decision and he will be reminded of this in the years to come

(to the tune of spiderman) Izzo man, Izzo man, does whatever a Izzo can; He's our man, he's our man; Spartan forever that's his plan. Gives the most, gives the most, turns all other teams to toast. Breaks the rules, slams the ball; gets those kids to win them all. Now we're the best, not like the rest; Cavaliers flunked the test. Time for us to give a hand to the best coach in the land! Go Tom! Go! We love you!! :) Nanette A., Haslett (to the tune of spiderman) Izzo man, Izzo man, does whatever a Izzo can; He's our man, he's our man; Spartan forever that's his plan. Gives the most, gives the most, turns all other teams to toast. Breaks the rules, slams the ball; gets those kids to win them all. Now we're the best, not like the rest; Cavaliers flunked the test. Time for us to give a hand to the best coach in the land! Go Tom! Go! We love you!! :)

I just wanted to offer my own huge THANK YOU for staying with MSU and for all you and your family have done for the university and the entire state of Michigan. I watched your news conference last night and you did a great job of putting that jerk (Henning) in his place. Iam a '70 alumni and you and the Spartans have provided me and my family with tons of exciting, wild, and great memories of MSU basketball. I can only wish you and all the rest of us Spartans the best of luck in the future and I know we'll be making more great memories on our way to the next National Championship! Thanks Tom! Chuck Noffke '70, Coloma, MI I just wanted to offer my own huge THANK YOU for staying with MSU and for all you and your family have done for the university and the entire state of Michigan. I watched your news conference last night and you did a great job of putting that jerk (Henning) in his place. Iam a '70 alumni and you and the Spartans have provided me and my family with tons of exciting, wild, and great memories of MSU basketball. I can only wish you and all the rest of us Spartans the best of luck in the future and I know we'll be making more great memories on our way to the next National Championship! Thanks Tom!

Down Goes Henning! Thanks Tom! Mike, Grand Rapids, MI Down Goes Henning! Thanks Tom!

As a four year member of the Izzone and a perpetual supporter of Izzo, all I can say is Thank You Tom! No one can or should blame you for investigating your options. I'm sure I speak for MSU Fans everywhere when I say that we appreciate how loyal you are, how unbelievable your accomplishments are on and off the court, and last but not least, how grateful we are for what you and your family have already given to MSU, as well as whatever the future holds. God Bless you and your family Tom! We will always support, and appreciate you! Ken W., Rochester Hills, MI As a four year member of the Izzone and a perpetual supporter of Izzo, all I can say is Thank You Tom! No one can or should blame you for investigating your options. I'm sure I speak for MSU Fans everywhere when I say that we appreciate how loyal you are, how unbelievable your accomplishments are on and off the court, and last but not least, how grateful we are for what you and your family have already given to MSU, as well as whatever the future holds. God Bless you and your family Tom! We will always support, and appreciate you!

Thanks Tommy, Your a damn good man! Nick Half, EL!!! Thanks Tommy, Your a damn good man!

I hope izzo understands that Henning doesn't speak for any of us. If I were that douchebag I would hope my boss didn't watch that, and if my boss did see or hear of this, I'd make a hasty public apology to coach because... wow... Crybaby. Whining about how he wasn't able to attend the dinner. Whining about how Izzo didn't call him back... HOW SELF-CENTERED ARE YOU?? That press conference was NOT supposed to be about LYNN HENNING but he sure as hell made it that way. Joe Spartan, EL I hope izzo understands that Henning doesn't speak for any of us. If I were that douchebag I would hope my boss didn't watch that, and if my boss did see or hear of this, I'd make a hasty public apology to coach because... wow... Crybaby. Whining about how he wasn't able to attend the dinner. Whining about how Izzo didn't call him back... HOW SELF-CENTERED ARE YOU?? That press conference was NOT supposed to be about LYNN HENNING but he sure as hell made it that way.

Being a life long Cavs fan and MSU grad, I was torn on this issue. I'm glad Izzo stayed. John, NE Ohio Being a life long Cavs fan and MSU grad, I was torn on this issue. I'm glad Izzo stayed.

Thank you Izzo for staying with us. You are a true Spartan for life! The Izzone wouldn't be the same with you gone and our elite program lives and dies by you. We are your loyal fans and bring the title back home! Andrew E, Livonia, MI Thank you Izzo for staying with us. You are a true Spartan for life! The Izzone wouldn't be the same with you gone and our elite program lives and dies by you. We are your loyal fans and bring the title back home!

Thanks for staying in the Big Ten. You are a classy individual. The Big Ten is much better with you in it! I wish you much luck...except when you play Wisconsin! Dan Braker, Beaver Dam, WI Thanks for staying in the Big Ten. You are a classy individual. The Big Ten is much better with you in it! I wish you much luck...except when you play Wisconsin!

oh and anyone who thinks that there is anyone better then Izzo (coach K is the only argument) you no NOTHING so your opinion is close to nothing. GO STATE !!! JC , Lansing oh and anyone who thinks that there is anyone better then Izzo (coach K is the only argument) you no NOTHING so your opinion is close to nothing. GO STATE !!!

Thank You ! GO STATE !!!! JC, Lansing Thank You ! GO STATE !!!!

Dear Coach Izzo, from one lifer to another, the love in East Lansing could never be matched by a pro environment - thank you for staying! Michael D., Phoenix, AZ Dear Coach Izzo, from one lifer to another, the love in East Lansing could never be matched by a pro environment - thank you for staying!

Thank you..................... Michigan Thank you.....................

Tom..Thanks for staying in the Big Ten. In a world that needs class, you are a big contributor. The Big Ten conference is richer with you in it. I wish you a lot of luck...except when you play Wisconsin! Dan Braker, Beaver Tom..Thanks for staying in the Big Ten. In a world that needs class, you are a big contributor. The Big Ten conference is richer with you in it. I wish you a lot of luck...except when you play Wisconsin!

Every night for the last week while saying our bedtime prayers with my three young Spartan fans we said "Please let Coach Izzo make the right decision for his family and the program we love"... Thanks for answering our prayers Coach. Steve jackson, Stevensville, Michigan Every night for the last week while saying our bedtime prayers with my three young Spartan fans we said "Please let Coach Izzo make the right decision for his family and the program we love"... Thanks for answering our prayers Coach.

...thanks Tom!!! Tim B '76, Marshall, MI ...thanks Tom!!!

So glad the Wolverines are on this site too. They'd kill to have Izzo...who is Beyline...is he a coach? I am jealous of one thing tho...the UM has their own TV station....ESPN Classic. Enjoy all your good times there...with Beynobody and Richie Rod and his trailers, your best years are behind you. So glad the Wolverines are on this site too. They'd kill to have Izzo...who is Beyline...is he a coach? I am jealous of one thing tho...the UM has their own TV station....ESPN Classic. Enjoy all your good times there...with Beynobody and Richie Rod and his trailers, your best years are behind you.

They don't appreciate tom in lansing why the hell would he stay They don't appreciate tom in lansing why the hell would he stay

Izzo iznot good enough Izzo iznot good enough

blue balls blue balls

HAIL TO THE VICTORS VALIENT HAIL TO THE CONQUERING HEROES HAIL HAIL TO JOHN BELIEN BECAUSE HES BETTER THAN TOM IZZO WOLVERINE, Ann Fuggin Arbor HAIL TO THE VICTORS VALIENT HAIL TO THE CONQUERING HEROES HAIL HAIL TO JOHN BELIEN BECAUSE HES BETTER THAN TOM IZZO

WOW TOM YOU JUST MADE THE MOST RETARDED DECISION OF YOUR LIFE THE CAVS WERE CALLING YOU GOOOOOOOO BLUEEEEEEEEE Tom Izzo is Mediocre, Tom Izzoland WOW TOM YOU JUST MADE THE MOST RETARDED DECISION OF YOUR LIFE THE CAVS WERE CALLING YOU GOOOOOOOO BLUEEEEEEEEE

Thank you for staying at home because watching every game in San Diego makes San Diego feel more like home! San Diego Spartan for life! Julie, San Diego, CA Thank you for staying at home because watching every game in San Diego makes San Diego feel more like home! San Diego Spartan for life!

Coach- the alumni can't thank you enough. Continue to work hard and be the face of MSU. We will continue to support you. JRK, Chicago Coach- the alumni can't thank you enough. Continue to work hard and be the face of MSU. We will continue to support you.

You are a picture of class and grace. Your passion is inspiring. You are Michigan State and we love you madly. Joy Watson, Phoenix You are a picture of class and grace. Your passion is inspiring. You are Michigan State and we love you madly.

Tom has brought us immeasurable joy and pride as our basketball coach. He's a guy of talent, character, and the dedication and patience to nurture talent and character create a quality program for the long term. I am thrilled that Tom is staying. He is irreplaceable! Ginnie, Mason Tom has brought us immeasurable joy and pride as our basketball coach. He's a guy of talent, character, and the dedication and patience to nurture talent and character create a quality program for the long term. I am thrilled that Tom is staying. He is irreplaceable!

He's a Yooper and a helluva guy/coach! Jeremy Symons (YooperShirts.com), Upper Peninsula He's a Yooper and a helluva guy/coach!

He has his priorities straight. Mary Ann McLachlan, Clearwater, FL He has his priorities straight.

He is loveable! Joe, EL He is loveable!

All I can say is Final Four here we come! So glad you decided to stay! Chrissy, Westland, MI All I can say is Final Four here we come! So glad you decided to stay!

Because his talent to teach and develop young men to be winners and successful beyond the court is too important to not continue doing at MSU. Bart Vanstaalduinen MSU '96, Vancouver Because his talent to teach and develop young men to be winners and successful beyond the court is too important to not continue doing at MSU.

because he IS east lansing eb, EL because he IS east lansing

"You can't leave. All the plants will die." Bill Murry, "Stripes" :) Ken Orlich, Lansing "You can't leave. All the plants will die." Bill Murry, "Stripes" :)

Thanks for continuing the dynasty, now I can book my Houston hotel and flight. Grant, Cadillac Thanks for continuing the dynasty, now I can book my Houston hotel and flight.

You are a true Spartan and never waver. You are motivating, inspirational and amazing. I cannot wait to see you coach and end up in the hall of fame! Jessica Revill, MSU 08, Chicago, IL You are a true Spartan and never waver. You are motivating, inspirational and amazing. I cannot wait to see you coach and end up in the hall of fame!

Once again you have given us Spartans another reason to be proud! S. Couchot, Dayton, Ohio Once again you have given us Spartans another reason to be proud!

Mr. Izzo owed it to himself and his family to seriously consider such an intriguing offer from an NBA franchise. And he showed the world why Michigan State loves our coach when he explained his reasons for deciding to stay. A class act and one of Michigan's finest citizens. Thank you for everything Coach, I have a feeling the best yet to come. James, East Grand Rapids Mr. Izzo owed it to himself and his family to seriously consider such an intriguing offer from an NBA franchise. And he showed the world why Michigan State loves our coach when he explained his reasons for deciding to stay. A class act and one of Michigan's finest citizens. Thank you for everything Coach, I have a feeling the best yet to come.

Tom, I was never a Basketball Fan and especially did not follow college basketball. However, my son went to MSU and your name became a household word. Our family would never miss a game. More importantantly, I learned so much about you and your generous nature. So that made me proud of you. You have given so much of yourself to MSU and the state of MI. The only thing I can pass on to you is this. Money cant't buy love and you are truly loved Tom Izzo by your players and fans. I'd say your the richest man alive. MaryAnn, Chicago, Il Tom, I was never a Basketball Fan and especially did not follow college basketball. However, my son went to MSU and your name became a household word. Our family would never miss a game. More importantantly, I learned so much about you and your generous nature. So that made me proud of you. You have given so much of yourself to MSU and the state of MI. The only thing I can pass on to you is this. Money cant't buy love and you are truly loved Tom Izzo by your players and fans. I'd say your the richest man alive.

I always like it when my non-MSU friends say "whats up with your boy?" and i know they're talking about izzo. That's right, Izzo is my boy and the MAN. Rosa, Mt. Pleasant, MI I always like it when my non-MSU friends say "whats up with your boy?" and i know they're talking about izzo. That's right, Izzo is my boy and the MAN.

I lived in EL when you were an assistant; I now follow you on internet and thru friends, cheer you whenever you and the Spartans are in Indy, and am so, so, so glad you are staying at MSU. I have such respect for you and the wonderful work you do with those kids!!! THANK YOU FOR STAYING. Marie, Indianapolis, IN I lived in EL when you were an assistant; I now follow you on internet and thru friends, cheer you whenever you and the Spartans are in Indy, and am so, so, so glad you are staying at MSU. I have such respect for you and the wonderful work you do with those kids!!! THANK YOU FOR STAYING.

Resignation :-( IZZO-nation :-) Steve Cameron, Alma, MI Resignation :-( IZZO-nation :-)

Tom I am studying in Brasil and I dont even go to MSU, but have been a fan since I was 5. And for the past 5 days I have been checking Yahoo sports to see if there were any updates. Glad to hear youre staying! Campinas, Brazil Tom I am studying in Brasil and I dont even go to MSU, but have been a fan since I was 5. And for the past 5 days I have been checking Yahoo sports to see if there were any updates. Glad to hear youre staying!

You have nothing to apologize for and nothing to prove to us, Tom. I'm glad you think you have something to prove to yourself; that's what makes you, your/our teams and Michigan State great. You're a class act all the way! C Dixie, Great States You have nothing to apologize for and nothing to prove to us, Tom. I'm glad you think you have something to prove to yourself; that's what makes you, your/our teams and Michigan State great. You're a class act all the way!

Izzzzzo! He's the reason for the season! Connie, East Lansing Izzzzzo! He's the reason for the season!

Coach Izzo, you make me incredibly proud to be a Spartan. Thank you for continuing to support MSU. I, like yourself, will be a lifer. GO GREEN! Meghan, Chicago Coach Izzo, you make me incredibly proud to be a Spartan. Thank you for continuing to support MSU. I, like yourself, will be a lifer. GO GREEN!

WOOHOO!!!!!!!! GO GREEN!!!!!! GO WHITE!!!!!!! Spartans, Everywhere WOOHOO!!!!!!!! GO GREEN!!!!!! GO WHITE!!!!!!!

Best ever, Coach Izzo --- best always to you, your family and the great teams that you coach --- thank you. Smitty, Michigan State, 1983, Austin, TX Best ever, Coach Izzo --- best always to you, your family and the great teams that you coach --- thank you.

Coach, you are the greatest! I would have supported you no matter what your decision because you are a great person, but I am SO HAPPY you are staying with Michigan State. Your class and dedication is unmatched by anyone else in NCAA basketball and the NBA. What your players showed last night at the press conference displays everything you mean to MSU. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being a Spartan for life (that is a FANTASTIC thing), and yes PLEASE help our football team too! :) Tina Rajski, class of '94, Chicago, IL Coach, you are the greatest! I would have supported you no matter what your decision because you are a great person, but I am SO HAPPY you are staying with Michigan State. Your class and dedication is unmatched by anyone else in NCAA basketball and the NBA. What your players showed last night at the press conference displays everything you mean to MSU. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being a Spartan for life (that is a FANTASTIC thing), and yes PLEASE help our football team too! :)

I am an MSU graduate married to an MSU graduate. (BA '74, MS'94, BS'74) Both of my children graduated from MSU ('02,'05) and my son is a D.O., who graduated from the osteopathisic school ('08). He, also was a Spartan Football player.We bleed green! In all my years as a "Spartan" I have never been so proud , as Iwas , when I listened to Coach Izzo, last night. As I listened to him speak, I realized that I was thankful to him, whether he had stayed or he had moved on. He built a program that is truly outstanding and has done it with such character and myeyes fill with tears, when I think of the news conference and more importantly that Tom Izzo is staying. Last year at a wedding, he readily agereed to have his picture taken with my daughter and her fiance. I have a dear friend at Dobie Road Nursing Home and I watched , as Lupe visited her father with such love. I can not even begin to think of all the charities that he has supported. As a teacher, I have watched, as he developed his young players basketball talents but more importantly how he taught them the lessons of life. He is not only man, who makes MSU proud but he does the same for the whole state of Michigan. I would like to thank him for being the honorable and emotional "winner" that we should all try to emulate. Sincerely, Rick Bryce '74 1985 Riveria DR, East Lansing, MI I am an MSU graduate married to an MSU graduate. (BA '74, MS'94, BS'74) Both of my children graduated from MSU ('02,'05) and my son is a D.O., who graduated from the osteopathisic school ('08). He, also was a Spartan Football player.We bleed green! In all my years as a "Spartan" I have never been so proud , as Iwas , when I listened to Coach Izzo, last night. As I listened to him speak, I realized that I was thankful to him, whether he had stayed or he had moved on. He built a program that is truly outstanding and has done it with such character and myeyes fill with tears, when I think of the news conference and more importantly that Tom Izzo is staying. Last year at a wedding, he readily agereed to have his picture taken with my daughter and her fiance. I have a dear friend at Dobie Road Nursing Home and I watched , as Lupe visited her father with such love. I can not even begin to think of all the charities that he has supported. As a teacher, I have watched, as he developed his young players basketball talents but more importantly how he taught them the lessons of life. He is not only man, who makes MSU proud but he does the same for the whole state of Michigan. I would like to thank him for being the honorable and emotional "winner" that we should all try to emulate. Sincerely, Rick Bryce '74

he has done it again folks! He has made us ALL proud to be a part of Spartan Nation. Thanks Coach, your love and dedication to MSU will never be forgotten. Bryan P. McNamara, Harrisburg, PA he has done it again folks! He has made us ALL proud to be a part of Spartan Nation. Thanks Coach, your love and dedication to MSU will never be forgotten.

Thank you so much for staying with us. You are one of Michigan's best mentors and you encourage this state to work hard, give us hope and follow your heart. You not only teach a basketball team the fundamentals of the game of basketball, you teach all of us fundamentals of life. Thank you. My two-year-old thanks you too: http://bit.ly/9n5voO Andrea Ness, Dimondale, MI Thank you so much for staying with us. You are one of Michigan's best mentors and you encourage this state to work hard, give us hope and follow your heart. You not only teach a basketball team the fundamentals of the game of basketball, you teach all of us fundamentals of life. Thank you. My two-year-old thanks you too: http://bit.ly/9n5voO

thank you tom for staying. i heard you say that you coach that best players in the world and you do and they have the best coach in the world too and coaching staff in the world. go green go white . kevin, lansing thank you tom for staying. i heard you say that you coach that best players in the world and you do and they have the best coach in the world too and coaching staff in the world. go green go white .

Never blamed you for looking...we'd all do the same. Just SO glad you are staying. Pam, Salem Indiana Never blamed you for looking...we'd all do the same. Just SO glad you are staying.

In this day and age it's rare to find a coach in either the college or professional ranks that bleeds integrity. Tom Izzo is such a man. Jeff, Kalamazoo, MI In this day and age it's rare to find a coach in either the college or professional ranks that bleeds integrity. Tom Izzo is such a man.

Thanks Tom! We're so glad you decided to stay... for LIFE! We salute you! Spartan for LIFE, Lansing Thanks Tom! We're so glad you decided to stay... for LIFE! We salute you!

Thank you Coach Izzo for all you have done and all you continue to do for Sparty! You make us proud to be Spartans not simply because of the wins and success of the basketball program but because you are such a class MAN in all you do. We are thrilled that you and your family decided to stay and can't wait for the season to begin! Thank you for your loyalty. SpartyOn!! Brad & Kier MSU 1985, Bonita Springs, FL Thank you Coach Izzo for all you have done and all you continue to do for Sparty! You make us proud to be Spartans not simply because of the wins and success of the basketball program but because you are such a class MAN in all you do. We are thrilled that you and your family decided to stay and can't wait for the season to begin! Thank you for your loyalty. SpartyOn!!

A great day to be a Spartan alum! Thank you Tom for everything you have done to represent all MSU fans and alums. You truly are the face of MSU and make be proud to be a Spartan. Spartan 4Life, Okemos A great day to be a Spartan alum! Thank you Tom for everything you have done to represent all MSU fans and alums. You truly are the face of MSU and make be proud to be a Spartan.

THANK YOU TOM! As a kid I grew up in a blue state, It is now a green state and I am damn proud Thank you Thank you Thank you. (I must say I never believed you would leave however!) Len, Northville THANK YOU TOM! As a kid I grew up in a blue state, It is now a green state and I am damn proud Thank you Thank you Thank you. (I must say I never believed you would leave however!)

oh man Tom, you had us goin for a second there. We are so greatful that you decided to stay. Bless you and your family, and best of wishes to yourself and MSU!!!!! Austin, East Lansing Michigan oh man Tom, you had us goin for a second there. We are so greatful that you decided to stay. Bless you and your family, and best of wishes to yourself and MSU!!!!!

Thanks Coach for giving us something to believe. Kathy, Grand Haven Thanks Coach for giving us something to believe.

You make me very very proud of MSU. I am confident the Community, University and Alumni..will forever be in your corner. Your contributions are well recognized. Jeffery Roe, MSU Alum 81, Nebraska You make me very very proud of MSU. I am confident the Community, University and Alumni..will forever be in your corner. Your contributions are well recognized.

Thank you Coach Izzo! My love for basketball has grown because of you! Jeanne C., East Lansing, MI Thank you Coach Izzo! My love for basketball has grown because of you!

Yesterday was a great day for MSU. My son Cody got his acceptance letter from MSU and Coach Izzo accepted the love and his destiny to follow in the steps of John Wooden to continue create a legacy in this era of MSU college basketball. Coach Izzo did it all with class and no one can ever dispute that! Thank you Coach and Cody we are very proud of you!!! Rick Mansberger - and proud parent of newly accepted MSU student - Cody, Haslett, MI Yesterday was a great day for MSU. My son Cody got his acceptance letter from MSU and Coach Izzo accepted the love and his destiny to follow in the steps of John Wooden to continue create a legacy in this era of MSU college basketball. Coach Izzo did it all with class and no one can ever dispute that! Thank you Coach and Cody we are very proud of you!!!

Because nothing makes me smile more when I see GREEN & WHITE on the streets of NYC. THANK YOU FOR STAYING! Lauren, New York, NY Because nothing makes me smile more when I see GREEN & WHITE on the streets of NYC. THANK YOU FOR STAYING!

COACH IZZO, THANK YOU FOR STAYING. WE LOOK FORWARD TO MORE ADVENTURES WITH MSU. THE LANG FAMILY GO GREEN/GO WHITE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI COACH IZZO, THANK YOU FOR STAYING. WE LOOK FORWARD TO MORE ADVENTURES WITH MSU.

Tom, you said it all in your press conf last night. But two things stand out: one--you told us how your family influenced and were CRUCIAL in your decision to stay: and we can see how you VALUE your family and your roots. And two--you included the MSU Leadership team around you--Mark H, Mark D, Lou Anna: and we can see how that TEAM is so important to you. THIS is why MSU will WIN, SUCCEED, and will CONTINUE RISING TO THE TOP in everything we do. I have been a lifer Spartan myself and am so unbelievably proud to scream to the world that WE HAVE TOM IZZO FOR LIFE AT MSU. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Tom. Josie, East Lansing Tom, you said it all in your press conf last night. But two things stand out: one--you told us how your family influenced and were CRUCIAL in your decision to stay: and we can see how you VALUE your family and your roots. And two--you included the MSU Leadership team around you--Mark H, Mark D, Lou Anna: and we can see how that TEAM is so important to you. THIS is why MSU will WIN, SUCCEED, and will CONTINUE RISING TO THE TOP in everything we do. I have been a lifer Spartan myself and am so unbelievably proud to scream to the world that WE HAVE TOM IZZO FOR LIFE AT MSU. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Tom.

What a class act! What a class act!

thanks so much for staying thanks so much for staying

As an MSU alum I feel Tommy I personifies all that is good about MSU and the State of Michigan. Determination, great character, grace under pressure. Thanks for your decision Tom!!!! Steven T, Kentwood, MI As an MSU alum I feel Tommy I personifies all that is good about MSU and the State of Michigan. Determination, great character, grace under pressure. Thanks for your decision Tom!!!!

If you read all these comments they essentially say the same thing: We love you, your family, your players, MSU and the State of Michigan............it really doesn't get any better than this!!! Thank you.............. Lynda Farnen, Grosse Pointe Park, MI If you read all these comments they essentially say the same thing: We love you, your family, your players, MSU and the State of Michigan............it really doesn't get any better than this!!! Thank you..............

Words can't describe how joyous I am to have heard the happy news that you were staying. This is a great day for MSU and the entire Spartan nation all over the world. You are one of the things that make MSU great and I'm proud to share the title of Spartan with you. Thank you Tom! Patrick Hammer, Dayton, OH Words can't describe how joyous I am to have heard the happy news that you were staying. This is a great day for MSU and the entire Spartan nation all over the world. You are one of the things that make MSU great and I'm proud to share the title of Spartan with you. Thank you Tom!

Thank you Tom Izzo, for always representing MSU and the state of Michigan with absolute integrity and class. You are a blessing. Win or lose, you will forever have my admiration. Kyle Long, Charleston SC Thank you Tom Izzo, for always representing MSU and the state of Michigan with absolute integrity and class. You are a blessing. Win or lose, you will forever have my admiration.

Thank you so much for deciding to stay at MSU coach. Spartan Nation loves you and will support you for the rest of your career. National Champs 2010-11!!! Tom, Rockford Thank you so much for deciding to stay at MSU coach. Spartan Nation loves you and will support you for the rest of your career. National Champs 2010-11!!!

Coach, thank you Dan, Deaborn Coach, thank you

hes keeps me safe at night while i sleep in my bed. Trevor Kay, Sparta, MI hes keeps me safe at night while i sleep in my bed.

Blood runs thicker than water... Thank you Coach Izzo Devin W., Mercer, PA Blood runs thicker than water... Thank you Coach Izzo

I would just like to say thank you coach Izzo for staying with us. I cant ever imagine seeing you with a different team. You make us all proud to call ourselves spartans. Now lets go win a National Championship! GO GREEN!!! Ty Bugbee, Onondaga Mi I would just like to say thank you coach Izzo for staying with us. I cant ever imagine seeing you with a different team. You make us all proud to call ourselves spartans. Now lets go win a National Championship! GO GREEN!!!

...I wouldn't be a basketball fan if it weren't for you and being an MSU alum. Justin, East Lansing, MI ...I wouldn't be a basketball fan if it weren't for you and being an MSU alum.

Build the best program in the Nation! Leave a Legacy! Spartans!!! Thank you Tom for making the decision to stay and become a "lifer" @ MSU! You make the whole State of Michigan proud! Ryan , East Lansing Build the best program in the Nation! Leave a Legacy! Spartans!!! Thank you Tom for making the decision to stay and become a "lifer" @ MSU! You make the whole State of Michigan proud!

Just a gracious, good man. Echoing what many others have said, I had a chance meeting with Coach Izzo just awhile ago and he was simply kind and sincere, no more, no less. Clearly, a man unaffected by fame. Who can begrudge him the opportunity to coach one of the potentially greatest players that basketball has ever known, and possibly attain a professional basketball championship? He owed it to himself, his family, and his close friends, confidants and mentors to look at the opportunity. Would we have held it against Magic to leave MSU early to join Kareem, et.al., and the Lakers? Even Jud couldn't do that (as he's said). While he never would have really left, we're forever grateful that Coach Izzo continues as basketball coach and one of the leaders of the Michigan State family. Pat, Chicago Just a gracious, good man. Echoing what many others have said, I had a chance meeting with Coach Izzo just awhile ago and he was simply kind and sincere, no more, no less. Clearly, a man unaffected by fame. Who can begrudge him the opportunity to coach one of the potentially greatest players that basketball has ever known, and possibly attain a professional basketball championship? He owed it to himself, his family, and his close friends, confidants and mentors to look at the opportunity. Would we have held it against Magic to leave MSU early to join Kareem, et.al., and the Lakers? Even Jud couldn't do that (as he's said). While he never would have really left, we're forever grateful that Coach Izzo continues as basketball coach and one of the leaders of the Michigan State family.

Dear Coach Izzo, Thank you. New Baltimore, MI Dear Coach Izzo, Thank you.

GOOOOO GREEEN! I almost had a heart attack and cried today when I heard the news. I love Tom! So happy he's staying with us and we're taking home the title this year! See you in Texas! East Lansing, MI GOOOOO GREEEN! I almost had a heart attack and cried today when I heard the news. I love Tom! So happy he's staying with us and we're taking home the title this year! See you in Texas!

He is so centered, that he can think on his feet. It was obvious in the pressie that the reporter, Henning, is so torn and confused, that he cannot. Another guy who has a problem is Jeff Goodman. He leads his article with "Izzo SPURNS Cleveland" Hey Goodman! Nice negative spin! How;s this: I SPURN Goodman and anything he writes! Shannon, Los Angeles, CA He is so centered, that he can think on his feet. It was obvious in the pressie that the reporter, Henning, is so torn and confused, that he cannot. Another guy who has a problem is Jeff Goodman. He leads his article with "Izzo SPURNS Cleveland" Hey Goodman! Nice negative spin! How;s this: I SPURN Goodman and anything he writes!

I'm a Detroit transplant and an MSU alum. Over the years I've had numerous run-ins with Tom. Every time that I have ever chanced upon Tom he has been nothing but gracious and genuine. After the 2000 championship, I had the opportunity to shake his hand and tell him how proud he made me and the entire Spartan Nation. He smiled and told me "thank you". Thank YOU Tom for the last 27 years and thank you for the love you have shown us. Go GREEN, Go WHITE! Kent, Okemos I'm a Detroit transplant and an MSU alum. Over the years I've had numerous run-ins with Tom. Every time that I have ever chanced upon Tom he has been nothing but gracious and genuine. After the 2000 championship, I had the opportunity to shake his hand and tell him how proud he made me and the entire Spartan Nation. He smiled and told me "thank you". Thank YOU Tom for the last 27 years and thank you for the love you have shown us. Go GREEN, Go WHITE!

It was March 1999, my son was born early, and he had to spend some time in the ICU. We brought him home the day before we played KY to get to the Final Four. It was an emotional time. When we beat KY to get to the Final Four, I cried, a combo of the emotional roller coaster I had been on, and realizing MSU hoops had arrived. I still tell my son about that weekend, I will never forget it. When we played FL for the 2000 NC, I went out with friends to watch the game. When I got home that night, I picked my son out of his crib, and sat in the rocking chair with him and sung him the MSU Fight Song repeatedly. It's a memory he doesn't have I will cherish forever. It's been an awesome ride since. John, Clarkston, MI It was March 1999, my son was born early, and he had to spend some time in the ICU. We brought him home the day before we played KY to get to the Final Four. It was an emotional time. When we beat KY to get to the Final Four, I cried, a combo of the emotional roller coaster I had been on, and realizing MSU hoops had arrived. I still tell my son about that weekend, I will never forget it. When we played FL for the 2000 NC, I went out with friends to watch the game. When I got home that night, I picked my son out of his crib, and sat in the rocking chair with him and sung him the MSU Fight Song repeatedly. It's a memory he doesn't have I will cherish forever. It's been an awesome ride since.

he's the icon for working hard , helping others, building a community all across michigan, maintaining loyalty, and doing it all with class, style, and quite grace. steve, marquette + ypsilanti he's the icon for working hard , helping others, building a community all across michigan, maintaining loyalty, and doing it all with class, style, and quite grace.

Because he sends such a positive signal to young athletes. Watch for a dramatic increase in the "Commit" list for MSU football in coming days! Also expect the quality of the players signing to be at a very high level - (*****'s and ****'s). Count on it. Dave, Minneapolis Because he sends such a positive signal to young athletes. Watch for a dramatic increase in the "Commit" list for MSU football in coming days! Also expect the quality of the players signing to be at a very high level - (*****'s and ****'s). Count on it.

Thank you for being a friend, Izzo. Nick, East Lansing, Michigan Thank you for being a friend, Izzo.

Coach Izzo thank you so much for staying at MSU! State wouldn't be the same without you. We LOVE you!! Go green!!! Panchali, Raleigh, NC Coach Izzo thank you so much for staying at MSU! State wouldn't be the same without you. We LOVE you!! Go green!!!

he stayed Brian, East Lansing, MI he stayed

BECAUSE HE DECIDED TO REMAIN FAITHFUL TO WHO HE IS AND COACH ALL OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE. GOD BLESS TOM. the biggest spartan fan alive., East Lansing, MI BECAUSE HE DECIDED TO REMAIN FAITHFUL TO WHO HE IS AND COACH ALL OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE. GOD BLESS TOM.

IZZO is the epitome of Green and White. Lead by example; forever a Spartan. Young Yi, Fhillz, MI IZZO is the epitome of Green and White. Lead by example; forever a Spartan.

he does things the RIGHT way. he does things the RIGHT way.

You're a fantastic coach, and an even better father-figure to the young men lucky enough to call you "coach". Kevin C., Okemos You're a fantastic coach, and an even better father-figure to the young men lucky enough to call you "coach".

Best coach . . . ever. Best coach . . . ever.

One word - with three meanings - in which to describe coach Izzo, and for that matter our entire Spartan nation; Commitment - a) for the love of your players and the program which allows MSU to thrive as a world-class educational institution; b) your love of the game; c) your commitment to your Spartan family and the future you build each and every day by being a true Spartan!!! Go Green ! your team Spartan = C. DeVine, MSU Class of '87 Chrisser D , Grand Ledge One word - with three meanings - in which to describe coach Izzo, and for that matter our entire Spartan nation; Commitment - a) for the love of your players and the program which allows MSU to thrive as a world-class educational institution; b) your love of the game; c) your commitment to your Spartan family and the future you build each and every day by being a true Spartan!!! Go Green ! your team Spartan = C. DeVine, MSU Class of '87

Thank you so much Tom. We all really do love you, and we won't forget this. Meagan, EL, MI. Thank you so much Tom. We all really do love you, and we won't forget this.

Tom, Can you simulcast the meeting you have with Lynn Henning. That could be a pay per view event and raise some nice funds for MSU. Happy you to chose to stay Coach, but more happy that you are happy, this is behind you, and you look as driven as you ever have to keep MSU Basketball at the Elite Level you have taken it to. Thanks Coach! Jason Kildea, Bath Tom, Can you simulcast the meeting you have with Lynn Henning. That could be a pay per view event and raise some nice funds for MSU. Happy you to chose to stay Coach, but more happy that you are happy, this is behind you, and you look as driven as you ever have to keep MSU Basketball at the Elite Level you have taken it to. Thanks Coach!

Mr. and Mrs.Tom Izzo are the #1 Ambassadors for MSU and the State of Michigan. If we all cared about our families, our community, and our State , as the Izzo family does, Michigan would be the greatest place in the world to live and work. Mr. Izzo delivered a lot of common sense and wisdom in his press conference tonight; proper Yooper upbring . The tongue lashing of the media was a long time coming! Great job in everything you did for the family, MSU, MSU basketball, and the State; and common citizens of Michigan that enjoy MSU basketball! Sharon Schmuhl, Coloma/Amasa Mr. and Mrs.Tom Izzo are the #1 Ambassadors for MSU and the State of Michigan. If we all cared about our families, our community, and our State , as the Izzo family does, Michigan would be the greatest place in the world to live and work. Mr. Izzo delivered a lot of common sense and wisdom in his press conference tonight; proper Yooper upbring . The tongue lashing of the media was a long time coming! Great job in everything you did for the family, MSU, MSU basketball, and the State; and common citizens of Michigan that enjoy MSU basketball!

Coach Izzo, thank you for your continued commitment to the university, your student-athletes, the community, your fans, and college basketball. I cannot imagine what the last few days must have been like for you and your family. I commend you on doing what you felt was necessary, and doing it with the utmost class. You will continue to be a role model and an inspiration to so many. Today is a great day, thank you again coach for all that you have done and will continue to do, both on and off the court. Karli H. , Michigan Coach Izzo, thank you for your continued commitment to the university, your student-athletes, the community, your fans, and college basketball. I cannot imagine what the last few days must have been like for you and your family. I commend you on doing what you felt was necessary, and doing it with the utmost class. You will continue to be a role model and an inspiration to so many. Today is a great day, thank you again coach for all that you have done and will continue to do, both on and off the court.

Thank you Tom! We love you and appreciate you! Patty, Dewitt Thank you Tom! We love you and appreciate you!

The Cavs don't deserve you. Grace, Cleveland The Cavs don't deserve you.

I am one of the thousands of fans that Henning does not speak for. You had every right to look at other opportunities and do it any way that you wanted to. I am very happy you made the decision you did. I don't think you could find fans that could love you more than MSU fans do. I suspect you will see that at our first home game this season. My wife, myself, and 2 of 3 daughters went to MSU (youngest is in high school and wants to go to MSU). My oldest duaghter was in Spartan Brass (and Marching Band) for 4 years and was with you at the Detroit Final Four. MSU and MSU Athletics gave her memories she will treasure for the rest of her life. Thnk You !!!!!........Mark A, Brighton I am one of the thousands of fans that Henning does not speak for. You had every right to look at other opportunities and do it any way that you wanted to. I am very happy you made the decision you did. I don't think you could find fans that could love you more than MSU fans do. I suspect you will see that at our first home game this season. My wife, myself, and 2 of 3 daughters went to MSU (youngest is in high school and wants to go to MSU). My oldest duaghter was in Spartan Brass (and Marching Band) for 4 years and was with you at the Detroit Final Four. MSU and MSU Athletics gave her memories she will treasure for the rest of her life. Thnk You !!!!!........Mark A, Brighton

Tom Izzo you have shown great integrity and have proven that heart can outweigh money. You give me hope for the future in a world where the money usually outweighs heart. Best of luck to you and I hope you can conquer the challenges you need right here at home. houghton, mi Tom Izzo you have shown great integrity and have proven that heart can outweigh money. You give me hope for the future in a world where the money usually outweighs heart. Best of luck to you and I hope you can conquer the challenges you need right here at home.

You care about the young men in your program - on AND off the court. You care about the young men in your program - on AND off the court.

you have made all Spartan fans jump for joy today. There are few words that can describe how I feel and how excited I am for you to stay our coach. I am not ashamed to admit that I have cried more tears of happiness today than probably ever before-that is how much us Spartan fans are invested in you and the fantastic basketball program you have been instrumental in developing. I am thrilled to see what is to come. THANK YOU! Lena, MI you have made all Spartan fans jump for joy today. There are few words that can describe how I feel and how excited I am for you to stay our coach. I am not ashamed to admit that I have cried more tears of happiness today than probably ever before-that is how much us Spartan fans are invested in you and the fantastic basketball program you have been instrumental in developing. I am thrilled to see what is to come. THANK YOU!

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, You are truly a class act! You made the right decision along with showing everyone what true loyality is. Spartan fan forever, white lake mi Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, You are truly a class act! You made the right decision along with showing everyone what true loyality is.

Man, I haven't been able to sleep since the news broke about him leaving for the NBA. Now I can get some sleep. Thank you for staying. We love you, coach! Rithy, Connecticut Man, I haven't been able to sleep since the news broke about him leaving for the NBA. Now I can get some sleep. Thank you for staying. We love you, coach!

I wonder if that reporter (Lynn?), will ever contribute to the MSU Alumni Fund? Is there such a thing as excommunication from the Spartan family? Alum '70, Jackson I wonder if that reporter (Lynn?), will ever contribute to the MSU Alumni Fund? Is there such a thing as excommunication from the Spartan family?

You are truly a class act, Coach. God bless you. Judy, Chesterfield, MI You are truly a class act, Coach. God bless you.

Now lets make MICHIGAN our BICHIGAN!!! Go Green! Jake, DeWitt,MI. Now lets make MICHIGAN our BICHIGAN!!! Go Green!

Tom, You made us all nervous but we had faith in you that you'd stay where the TRUE GREEN IS! Thanks for staying Coach! As always, you made Spartans all over the world proud tonight! GO GREEN! GO WHITE! Dayna, Chicago Tom, You made us all nervous but we had faith in you that you'd stay where the TRUE GREEN IS! Thanks for staying Coach! As always, you made Spartans all over the world proud tonight! GO GREEN! GO WHITE!

THANK YOU !! THANK YOU !!! THANK YOU TOM IZZO !!!!!!FOR BEING A TRUE GREEN SPARTAN. WE LOVE YOU !!!!! THANK YOU !! THANK YOU !!! THANK YOU TOM IZZO !!!!!!FOR BEING A TRUE GREEN SPARTAN. WE LOVE YOU !!!!!

Coach, thank you for demonstrating once again the class and dedication you've made a hallmark of Spartan basketball, and thank you for showing us what was important -- family -- by waiting for your daughter to finish finals before considering any change with your entire family. Go green! John, Mount Clemens Coach, thank you for demonstrating once again the class and dedication you've made a hallmark of Spartan basketball, and thank you for showing us what was important -- family -- by waiting for your daughter to finish finals before considering any change with your entire family. Go green!

In the end, Lynn Henning, you are an unprincipaled, biased, overly-ego-driven wordsmith. That is all. How does that feel? Robert, Milford In the end, Lynn Henning, you are an unprincipaled, biased, overly-ego-driven wordsmith. That is all. How does that feel?

So glad you're staying, Tom! Hope you and your family can catch your collective breath now. Go Green! Kathy and Mike, Birmingham MI So glad you're staying, Tom! Hope you and your family can catch your collective breath now. Go Green!

Tom, you are a man of wisdom and inspiration. The success and fun you have brought to Michigan State basketball are unmatchable. Beat Duke, Syracuse, and especially Michigan along with cutting down the nets in the upcoming basketball season. Mike Sterner, Hazel Park, MI Tom, you are a man of wisdom and inspiration. The success and fun you have brought to Michigan State basketball are unmatchable. Beat Duke, Syracuse, and especially Michigan along with cutting down the nets in the upcoming basketball season.

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Love your intensity!!! So glad you stayed. dory, okemos, msu alum Love your intensity!!! So glad you stayed.

Boycott the DETROIT NEWS for lack of journalistic intergity! Mary Amm, Flint Boycott the DETROIT NEWS for lack of journalistic intergity!

IZZO!!!!!!!!!!!!! John, Lake Orion IZZO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bo Ryan is now pooping his pants......... Bo Ryan is now pooping his pants.........

Thank you Coach Izzo! Go Green!!!! Thank you Coach Izzo! Go Green!!!!

Thanks for staying coach! You make us proud to be Spartans... Now go and cut down that net in 2011. Go GREEN! p.s. Lynn Henning at Detroit News is a tool, don't waste your time on him Lansing Thanks for staying coach! You make us proud to be Spartans... Now go and cut down that net in 2011. Go GREEN! p.s. Lynn Henning at Detroit News is a tool, don't waste your time on him

Coach Izzo: You DA man!!! Steve Noe, Aurora, IL Coach Izzo: You DA man!!!

you made the right decision! go green! Carol you made the right decision! go green!

Sparty on for LIFE!! Luppo, Chicago, IL Sparty on for LIFE!!

Coach- you do it right and with integrity. You are the Biggie Munn and Duffy of our time. My cousin wanted to ask you a few questions. You left MSU for Tulsa and returned. did you regret that choice? You chose not to go to Atlanta in 2000. Did you regret that choice? And you've had the chance to mold young lives, helping them become men, who appreciate that. Do you regret that? Coach, Thanks for staying at my Alma Mater. You are an inspiration to many. Go State!!!!! Mark , Grand Haven Coach- you do it right and with integrity. You are the Biggie Munn and Duffy of our time. My cousin wanted to ask you a few questions. You left MSU for Tulsa and returned. did you regret that choice? You chose not to go to Atlanta in 2000. Did you regret that choice? And you've had the chance to mold young lives, helping them become men, who appreciate that. Do you regret that? Coach, Thanks for staying at my Alma Mater. You are an inspiration to many. Go State!!!!!

Damn Proud!!!!! Alex, Stevensville, MI Damn Proud!!!!!

Izzo is a lifer. Now, this is really a victory for MSU! Joffrey , Chicago Izzo is a lifer. Now, this is really a victory for MSU!

Thank you Tom for all that you've done here and all that lies ahead. Your contributions to this University and the people of this state are remarkable, but there are still so many more challenges ahead. Just as you are prepared to do anything it takes, I and the rest of Spartan nation are behind you 100%! Let's continue the tradition that is Michigan State. Garrett, Grand Rapids Thank you Tom for all that you've done here and all that lies ahead. Your contributions to this University and the people of this state are remarkable, but there are still so many more challenges ahead. Just as you are prepared to do anything it takes, I and the rest of Spartan nation are behind you 100%! Let's continue the tradition that is Michigan State.

TOM IZZO STAYED!!!!!!!!!!!! KAITLYNN BAUER, WILLIAMSTON TOM IZZO STAYED!!!!!!!!!!!!

We're damn proud of you, too! Steve Noe, Aurora, IL We're damn proud of you, too!

Many of us would have been supportive if you decided to leave but were hoping you would stay. You will love coming back to MSU when you are 80 and still adored by the Spartan family. That's got to be worth more than money can buy! Tom Osip, Evansville IN Many of us would have been supportive if you decided to leave but were hoping you would stay. You will love coming back to MSU when you are 80 and still adored by the Spartan family. That's got to be worth more than money can buy!

You are amazing Tom Izzo! What an amazing speech. We learned a lot about our community in the past nine days too and all I can say is that we are so lucky to have you. You are a class act and best of all a fantastic mentor your your team but also to your fans. Thank you! Robin, East Lansing You are amazing Tom Izzo! What an amazing speech. We learned a lot about our community in the past nine days too and all I can say is that we are so lucky to have you. You are a class act and best of all a fantastic mentor your your team but also to your fans. Thank you!

I love Izzo because he is an MSU icon, and my first year at MSU, starting this fall, would not be complete without the Izzone Allie, Sterling Heights(SOON TO BE MSU!) I love Izzo because he is an MSU icon, and my first year at MSU, starting this fall, would not be complete without the Izzone

THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Wahoo!! Thank you, Mr. Izzo. We love you. Go Green!!!!!! Shawnsprtn, Cleveland, Ohio Wahoo!! Thank you, Mr. Izzo. We love you. Go Green!!!!!!

YEA! YEA!

Lynn Henning is a real piece of work. Get this: In the ABSENCE of information, he chooses to write an article than is derrogatory to the spirit of honesty and fairness! Now that may be his PERSONAL opinion, and he is entitled to that, but that is pretty messed up journalistic integrity if you ask me. My sense is that he was miffed because he could not get infornmation and his EGO got involved big-time so he chose the LOW ROAD. Other reasons he may have selected this approach? I know for a FACT that his visits to the university of michigan have been several multiples of the time he has spent covering Michigan State in person. Knowing the class act that Coach Izzo is, he will give him some personal time to straighten things out, but knowing how I feel, I am never reading the Detroit News again. Period. Roger, Detroit Lynn Henning is a real piece of work. Get this: In the ABSENCE of information, he chooses to write an article than is derrogatory to the spirit of honesty and fairness! Now that may be his PERSONAL opinion, and he is entitled to that, but that is pretty messed up journalistic integrity if you ask me. My sense is that he was miffed because he could not get infornmation and his EGO got involved big-time so he chose the LOW ROAD. Other reasons he may have selected this approach? I know for a FACT that his visits to the university of michigan have been several multiples of the time he has spent covering Michigan State in person. Knowing the class act that Coach Izzo is, he will give him some personal time to straighten things out, but knowing how I feel, I am never reading the Detroit News again. Period.

And the tradition continues(: The Izzone stayss once and for all! GO SPARTANS! Liv, Ada And the tradition continues(: The Izzone stayss once and for all! GO SPARTANS!

Tom, My entire family just did a cannonball in our pool at 10pm. Look forward to hearing from you in October. Be nice to Chris Allen. Jarrod, Coopersville, MI Tom, My entire family just did a cannonball in our pool at 10pm. Look forward to hearing from you in October. Be nice to Chris Allen.

Thank you, Tom! Thank you, Tom!

He epitomizes hard work while still maintaining high class standards. He is the perfect representative for Michigan State University and is the true Spartan. I hope for continued success on and off the court for him and his family. Jay, Washington DC He epitomizes hard work while still maintaining high class standards. He is the perfect representative for Michigan State University and is the true Spartan. I hope for continued success on and off the court for him and his family.

YAY! John, DC YAY!

He put me in my place lynn henning, i live in.... shame He put me in my place

Thank you for your continued commitment to MSU and to the MSU nation. You handled the Press far better than they deserved. Know that those who matter KNOW your integrity, honesty, and loyalty. We are blessed to have you, Lupe and your family, and look forward to MANY more years with you at MSU! Susan, Muskegon Thank you for your continued commitment to MSU and to the MSU nation. You handled the Press far better than they deserved. Know that those who matter KNOW your integrity, honesty, and loyalty. We are blessed to have you, Lupe and your family, and look forward to MANY more years with you at MSU!

Hurrah!! I am so glad you stayed :) Julie, Waterford MI Hurrah!! I am so glad you stayed :)

he's a class act Ryan, East Lansing he's a class act

Thank you for staying! See you in Maui! Denise Desprez Nielsen, Carnation, WA Thank you for staying! See you in Maui!

He stayed! Jacob, Texas He stayed!

Drums please.......... Go right through for MSU..... Dave , Atlanta, GA Drums please.......... Go right through for MSU.....

Thank you Tom..I have been a Spartan fan for 64years...This is one of the greatest moments in Spartan Atheletics I can remember....Dave Kaiser's field goal in the 56 Rose Bowl, 66 Football National Championship, (all MSU victories over U od M, the 79 and 2000 B Ball Championships , all the final four's...Thanks again TOM MSU Mom 73' Karen, Haslett, MI Thank you Tom..I have been a Spartan fan for 64years...This is one of the greatest moments in Spartan Atheletics I can remember....Dave Kaiser's field goal in the 56 Rose Bowl, 66 Football National Championship, (all MSU victories over U od M, the 79 and 2000 B Ball Championships , all the final four's...Thanks again TOM

Thank you Tom Izzo, You are the BEST!!!!!!!!! Thank You sandra ely, tustin Thank you Tom Izzo, You are the BEST!!!!!!!!! Thank You

he is the heart and soul of the izzone! I JPa, East Lansing he is the heart and soul of the izzone! I

Bless you Coach Izzo for your loyalty to Michigan State University and for staying true to who you are. We knew we could count on you and, as always, we were not disappointed. Go Green! Go White! Pam(Class of 1990), Shelby Township, Michigan Bless you Coach Izzo for your loyalty to Michigan State University and for staying true to who you are. We knew we could count on you and, as always, we were not disappointed. Go Green! Go White!

Coach, thank you for staying Green! We wish you continued success, and will offer you all the support we can give you. Michigan State Alumni Club of Greater Los Angeles, Los Angeles Coach, thank you for staying Green! We wish you continued success, and will offer you all the support we can give you.

The grass is green. A lesson to all of us. Thank you to the Izzo family. Sarah, East Lansing The grass is green. A lesson to all of us. Thank you to the Izzo family.

I am SOOOOOO happy Izzo is staying GO GREEN! GO WHITE! GO MSU! Emily Dening, Lansing, Mi I am SOOOOOO happy Izzo is staying GO GREEN! GO WHITE! GO MSU!

Tom, you belong in Michigan State! You've built this program and you will make it into an elite one. Staying in East Lansing for life shows dedication. Thank you, and let's win the national championship! JSant, Troy Tom, you belong in Michigan State! You've built this program and you will make it into an elite one. Staying in East Lansing for life shows dedication. Thank you, and let's win the national championship!

Coach Izzo: With my birthday being this Friday, thank you for the early birthday present!!! You rock! Steve Noe, Aurora, IL Coach Izzo: With my birthday being this Friday, thank you for the early birthday present!!! You rock!

As a MSU alumni, and a big basketball fan. I am proud to say THANKS! Steve, Charlotte, North Carolina As a MSU alumni, and a big basketball fan. I am proud to say THANKS!

It's silly that this should mean so much....but it does. I think even in Cleveland you would have been a Spartan for life, but I'm really glad you're going to be a Spartan for life...right here in Michigan. Thank you for staying. Suze, Billtown It's silly that this should mean so much....but it does. I think even in Cleveland you would have been a Spartan for life, but I'm really glad you're going to be a Spartan for life...right here in Michigan. Thank you for staying.

Tom you are the definition of class! Can't wait to celebrate the 2011 National Championship with you!!! Mike, Washington, DC Tom you are the definition of class! Can't wait to celebrate the 2011 National Championship with you!!!

SO glad you're staying! SO glad you're staying!

As another Spartan Alum, I can only say, "Tom, thank you for showing us all how to listen to our heart and to the clear true words from the mouths of our children and from those who have depended upon us. Thank you for renewing some of that waning hope we have been searching for in our sadly transforming world with your decision to stay." (ps: Would you ever consider running for governor???!!!) GO GREEN! Judy Cavanaugh, South Lyon, Michigan, USA! As another Spartan Alum, I can only say, "Tom, thank you for showing us all how to listen to our heart and to the clear true words from the mouths of our children and from those who have depended upon us. Thank you for renewing some of that waning hope we have been searching for in our sadly transforming world with your decision to stay." (ps: Would you ever consider running for governor???!!!) GO GREEN!

Thanks for not letting us down Izzo. Michigan State Basketball would not be the same without you leading us to victory! JM, Detroit Thanks for not letting us down Izzo. Michigan State Basketball would not be the same without you leading us to victory!

Tom Izzo we LOVE you! We are proud of your decision to stay a Spartan! It is the right place for you and your family. It is right for the College, the Team and for the whole State of Michigan! Thank you! The Brooks, J.Dee, Elaine, & Amber , MIdland, MI Tom Izzo we LOVE you! We are proud of your decision to stay a Spartan! It is the right place for you and your family. It is right for the College, the Team and for the whole State of Michigan! Thank you!

Thanks Tom. Took the time - made the right decision GO STATE!! Dave, Lansing Thanks Tom. Took the time - made the right decision GO STATE!!

2011 national champions next year Jacob warfle, Mason 2011 national champions next year

From all of your alums in Vegas....THANK YOU! Phil, Mike, Matt, Kent, Shay, Jerry, Austin, Joe, Billy, Desi, Jessica, Krystalyn, and Steph....and all others young and old!, Las Vegas, NV From all of your alums in Vegas....THANK YOU!

I'm sure if the press had reported nothing, people would be mad about that, too. In retrospect, while very important to our immediate community, this decision is far less important that the two wars being fought and what is happening in the Gulf. As Coach , himself said, everyone has a job to do...but all's well that ends well! Coach is staying!!! And Spartans everywhere are happy again! I'm sure if the press had reported nothing, people would be mad about that, too. In retrospect, while very important to our immediate community, this decision is far less important that the two wars being fought and what is happening in the Gulf. As Coach , himself said, everyone has a job to do...but all's well that ends well! Coach is staying!!! And Spartans everywhere are happy again!

Thank you Izzo. Thank you. Dan, Saint Joseph, MI Thank you Izzo. Thank you.

We didn't prevail against the Hungry Hippos at this evening's kickball matchup, but we won BIG at MSU -- thanks, Tom, Lupe and family, and welcome home! Mary, DeWitt We didn't prevail against the Hungry Hippos at this evening's kickball matchup, but we won BIG at MSU -- thanks, Tom, Lupe and family, and welcome home!

Coach Izzo, So glad you are staying at MSU! Just heard you talking on WJR, its incredible to hear you describe how you feel about your players. I live in Ohio near Cleveland, and as much as I like the Cavaliers, I bleed green! Best of luck to you and your team this coming season. Patrick O'Brien, Sandusky, Ohio Coach Izzo, So glad you are staying at MSU! Just heard you talking on WJR, its incredible to hear you describe how you feel about your players. I live in Ohio near Cleveland, and as much as I like the Cavaliers, I bleed green! Best of luck to you and your team this coming season.

Thank you Tom! You've made my day, my week and my year! I can't wait for basketball season to start. Let's kick some blue devil butt! Tammy, Haslett Thank you Tom! You've made my day, my week and my year! I can't wait for basketball season to start. Let's kick some blue devil butt!

I grew up as a Spartan, I will forever be a spartan, and so will you, IZZO! WE BLEED GREEN!!!!! Alexa, Brighton I grew up as a Spartan, I will forever be a spartan, and so will you, IZZO! WE BLEED GREEN!!!!!

Coach--You made our summer. Thank you for your integrity, loyalty and devotion to MSU. Ricky, Michelle, Whit, Nin, Mal, Lek, Tuffy and Boo & the kitties too, Jackson Coach--You made our summer. Thank you for your integrity, loyalty and devotion to MSU.

Tom is a class act and a wonderful example of a true sportsman. The players love him...the students love him...the fans love him! I'm proud to say I'm a Michigan State alumni...Go Green...Go White! Jill, Lansing, Mi Tom is a class act and a wonderful example of a true sportsman. The players love him...the students love him...the fans love him! I'm proud to say I'm a Michigan State alumni...Go Green...Go White!

Izzo! Thank you. You are one of the many reasons MSU is such an awesome place. We're glad you're here for life! Eric Mills, Clawson, MI Izzo! Thank you. You are one of the many reasons MSU is such an awesome place. We're glad you're here for life!

IZZ- I knew you'd stay. :) Pam, Lowell IZZ- I knew you'd stay. :)

Lynn Henning is a douchbag Ryan V., Royal Oak Lynn Henning is a douchbag

Thank you so much Tom, I can't wait to watch the 2011 Spartans win the National Championship. Greg, East Lansing Thank you so much Tom, I can't wait to watch the 2011 Spartans win the National Championship.

To the entire Izzo family, Thank you. Karen, Okemos To the entire Izzo family, Thank you.

I hope you understand how much we appreciate you staying in EL to continue to build an amazing program. You are a great coach and an icon for all of Michigan! You make me proud to be a Michigander and most importantly a Spartan. You are an incredibly loyal coach, and I hope you know how much your fans love you. Thank you for everything you have done for MSU and our community. WE LOVE YOU!! Kelly, East Lansing I hope you understand how much we appreciate you staying in EL to continue to build an amazing program. You are a great coach and an icon for all of Michigan! You make me proud to be a Michigander and most importantly a Spartan. You are an incredibly loyal coach, and I hope you know how much your fans love you. Thank you for everything you have done for MSU and our community. WE LOVE YOU!!

he loves MSU as much as we do:) Shayna, Holland he loves MSU as much as we do:)

iz-zo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! iz-zo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Give it to 'em, Tom! We didn't mind the wait! 9 days to make maybe the biggest decision of your life? Pooh on those newspapers! Haven't they ever heard of delayed gratification? They should be thanking you for selling so many papers! Thanks for bleeding green! Teri Kline, MSU '82, Rochester, MI Give it to 'em, Tom! We didn't mind the wait! 9 days to make maybe the biggest decision of your life? Pooh on those newspapers! Haven't they ever heard of delayed gratification? They should be thanking you for selling so many papers! Thanks for bleeding green!

Coach Izzo is one of the classiest men around. We are a lucky community to have him here. Thanks Izzo for all the memories and all the years to come. Izzo for LIFE! Jessica McCully, Lansing, MI Coach Izzo is one of the classiest men around. We are a lucky community to have him here. Thanks Izzo for all the memories and all the years to come. Izzo for LIFE!

Thank you Tom! I will never forget being downtown when we won the Final Four in Detroit, it was one of the best weekends of my life. What you've done for this state will hopefully never be forgotten! Thank you so much for staying where so many people love you! Thank you for finally making it so I see more green and white than maze and blue :) Ashleigh A, Royal Oak, MI Thank you Tom! I will never forget being downtown when we won the Final Four in Detroit, it was one of the best weekends of my life. What you've done for this state will hopefully never be forgotten! Thank you so much for staying where so many people love you! Thank you for finally making it so I see more green and white than maze and blue :)

IZZO = CLASS NUFF SAID! ! ! ! ! ! MO, Lansing IZZO = CLASS NUFF SAID! ! ! ! ! !

Ya hemos oido que Izzo va a quedarse para su vida en EL. Nuestro amigo, consejero, y entrenador. ¡Viva MSU! ¡Abrazos de México! José, Ciudad de México Ya hemos oido que Izzo va a quedarse para su vida en EL. Nuestro amigo, consejero, y entrenador. ¡Viva MSU! ¡Abrazos de México!

Tom, Do not listen to that idiotic reporter. We fellow Spartans love you and are not "sick" of you. You're one of the reasons I'm proud to be a Spartan alum! Tom, Do not listen to that idiotic reporter. We fellow Spartans love you and are not "sick" of you. You're one of the reasons I'm proud to be a Spartan alum!

Tom Izzo has elevated his school and his sport throughout his career with his leadership, his sportsmanship, his mentorship ... and now his loyalty. There are other schools that have very good basketball coaches. We at Michigan State University can proudly say we have a role model. Bob Benenson, Washington, D.C. Tom Izzo has elevated his school and his sport throughout his career with his leadership, his sportsmanship, his mentorship ... and now his loyalty. There are other schools that have very good basketball coaches. We at Michigan State University can proudly say we have a role model.

This reporter is a joke... IZ-ZO! Ken S, Wheeling, Illinois This reporter is a joke... IZ-ZO!

Yay Izzo!! One of the many reasons I'm proud to be an MSU alum! :) N, Chicago, IL Yay Izzo!! One of the many reasons I'm proud to be an MSU alum! :)

Thank you Tom! We love you for more than your coaching. You are a class act all the way. I knew you wouldn't pull a SABEN!!! Laura, Howell Thank you Tom! We love you for more than your coaching. You are a class act all the way. I knew you wouldn't pull a SABEN!!!

Izzo you are AWESOME! We are lucky to have you leading our Spartans! Angela, New Albany, Ohio Izzo you are AWESOME! We are lucky to have you leading our Spartans!

Coach, From everyone that is a fan of yours: THANK YOU AND WE LOVE YOU!!! Spence, Morley Coach, From everyone that is a fan of yours: THANK YOU AND WE LOVE YOU!!!

So proud to be a Spartan today, even if you had decided to leave, you are a great coach and a man that kids and athletes everywhere should look up to. Kelly, Commerce Township, MI So proud to be a Spartan today, even if you had decided to leave, you are a great coach and a man that kids and athletes everywhere should look up to.

THANK YOU TOM I KNEW YOU WOULD STAY AND PROVE EVERYONE WRONG!! YOU WILL NOT REGRET THIS!! JAKE, GOSHEN, IN THANK YOU TOM I KNEW YOU WOULD STAY AND PROVE EVERYONE WRONG!! YOU WILL NOT REGRET THIS!!

Because you are one-of-a kind and have proven to all of us that loyalty is beyond anything. What a great example to future basketball players, coaches and leaders of future generations. WE LOVE YOU!! Leyla U. Lara, Oro Valley, AZ Because you are one-of-a kind and have proven to all of us that loyalty is beyond anything. What a great example to future basketball players, coaches and leaders of future generations. WE LOVE YOU!!

Izzo captures the hearts of all through his good characteristics that we all know he possesses. Me and my friends all bleed spartan green. Go Green, Go White. We are the 21st century spartan gladiators. Go MSU Brian, DeWitt Izzo captures the hearts of all through his good characteristics that we all know he possesses. Me and my friends all bleed spartan green. Go Green, Go White. We are the 21st century spartan gladiators. Go MSU

I prayed long and hard and asked for God's will to be done, and boy did he answer those prayers. Thank you Tom for staying home as a true green and white Spartan. You are good for MSU, East Lansing and the State of Michigan. Walt Saxton, Perry, MI I prayed long and hard and asked for God's will to be done, and boy did he answer those prayers. Thank you Tom for staying home as a true green and white Spartan. You are good for MSU, East Lansing and the State of Michigan.

he is the right coach we need and will always make the right choice. I always had faith he would stay. Keep up the good work with the program coach. Thx for staying and being the classy guy you are. Paul, East Lansing/Sterling Heights he is the right coach we need and will always make the right choice. I always had faith he would stay. Keep up the good work with the program coach. Thx for staying and being the classy guy you are.

You are the Spirit of Michigan State! Thanks for proving that to everyone! SPARTY ON COACH! Jill Miller proud Spartan Mom, Saint Clair Shores, MI You are the Spirit of Michigan State! Thanks for proving that to everyone! SPARTY ON COACH!

Thanks coach. Glad you looked and took the time to make the right call. This presser is great and I agree they didn't give you a fair shake at just taking a look. Congrats on making this decision. Thanks coach. Glad you looked and took the time to make the right call. This presser is great and I agree they didn't give you a fair shake at just taking a look. Congrats on making this decision.

IZZZOZOOO Jason Smith, You KNow where IZZZOZOOO

Coach.. you're a class act and make both Spartan Nation and the entire state proud. Thanks for staying! Tony, Grand Haven Coach.. you're a class act and make both Spartan Nation and the entire state proud. Thanks for staying!

In my fifty five years since graduating from Michigan State, I have never been so proud of a coach as I am of Coach Izzo. I have met the coach on several occasions, he is certainly a "class act" in every way. Gordon, MSU Class of 1955, Grand Rapids, Michigan In my fifty five years since graduating from Michigan State, I have never been so proud of a coach as I am of Coach Izzo. I have met the coach on several occasions, he is certainly a "class act" in every way.

You'll always bleed green, that's why you didn't leave, your a true spartan Al ex Cannizzaro, Three Rivers, MI You'll always bleed green, that's why you didn't leave, your a true spartan

Yahoooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!! Sue, Brighton, Michigan Yahoooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!

And I'm pleased to say I am here for life at Michigan State Tom Izzo, East Lansing, MI - FOR LIFE! And I'm pleased to say I am here for life at Michigan State

Coach, you live what you preach. You are the "class and dignity" that you speak of. Thank you for your dedication to the Green and White. Thank you. Julie, 2004 Alum, Grand Blanc, Mi Coach, you live what you preach. You are the "class and dignity" that you speak of. Thank you for your dedication to the Green and White. Thank you.

Coach, this was an incredibly difficult decision for you to make. You did it with integrity, class and style; all things you have done your whole career at Michigan State! I am so glad you are going to be here for "life"! MSU is extremely blessed by your final decision. I hope the community and Spartan Nation can give something back to you, like you have always done for us! Thank you for staying! We truly DO love you! Peggy , Haslett Coach, this was an incredibly difficult decision for you to make. You did it with integrity, class and style; all things you have done your whole career at Michigan State! I am so glad you are going to be here for "life"! MSU is extremely blessed by your final decision. I hope the community and Spartan Nation can give something back to you, like you have always done for us! Thank you for staying! We truly DO love you!

You're more boy, Green! Jack, livonia You're more boy, Green!

Thank you for staying Coach Izzo!!!!!!!! Jen, Chesterfield,Michigan Thank you for staying Coach Izzo!!!!!!!!

I heart Izzo because he is the classiest guy around. I'm so glad he's staying! Catherine, Chicago I heart Izzo because he is the classiest guy around. I'm so glad he's staying!

What a class act!! Thanks Coach. Liz What a class act!! Thanks Coach.

Celebrate Good Times, C'mon! Let's change the state's nickname from The Wolverine State to Spartan Nation. Thanks Tom! Go Green, Go White for life. Lansing Celebrate Good Times, C'mon! Let's change the state's nickname from The Wolverine State to Spartan Nation. Thanks Tom! Go Green, Go White for life.

WE LOVE IZZO! WE LOVE IZZO!

TOM IZZO IS HERE FOR LIFE!! WE LOVE IZZO!! JUD HEATHCOATE TOM IZZO IS HERE FOR LIFE!! WE LOVE IZZO!!

Thanks, coach! Spartans will always have your back, but we're thrilled you're sticking with us. Bob, Troy, NY Thanks, coach! Spartans will always have your back, but we're thrilled you're sticking with us.

"I'm here for life at Michigan State." IZZO IS STAYING! Megan, Michigan "I'm here for life at Michigan State." IZZO IS STAYING!

Thanks Coach. Spartan nation is breathing a collective sigh of relief. If you want it, your a lock for governor now. Thanks Coach. Spartan nation is breathing a collective sigh of relief. If you want it, your a lock for governor now.

He is the best coach at Michigan State and because now, the grass is greener, the clouds have passed, and the Spartan Nation is stronger and happier knowing that Izzo is back to State!! You are the best, Tom and I will always bleed green!!!! GO STATE!! Sean Gillis, Grand Ledge, MI He is the best coach at Michigan State and because now, the grass is greener, the clouds have passed, and the Spartan Nation is stronger and happier knowing that Izzo is back to State!! You are the best, Tom and I will always bleed green!!!! GO STATE!!

Spartans across the globe are watching you live right now Coach. Thank you for making the right decision. Spartans are always Spartans for life. Ryan B. Okerstrom, 1993, Livonia, Michigan Spartans across the globe are watching you live right now Coach. Thank you for making the right decision. Spartans are always Spartans for life.

You are exciting, you are honest and you are fair. Michigan is Happy!! You are exciting, you are honest and you are fair. Michigan is Happy!!

I will rest well tonight. Thanks, Coach, for your commitment to your boys and our school. Spartan Nation is stronger than ever! Much Love. Melissa, 1997 Alumni, GR, MI I will rest well tonight. Thanks, Coach, for your commitment to your boys and our school. Spartan Nation is stronger than ever! Much Love.

Thank you Coach!! Greg, Holt, MI Thank you Coach!!

Thank you Coach for making the decision of staying. LET'S AIM FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP THIS YEAR! Jo, Lansing Thank you Coach for making the decision of staying. LET'S AIM FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP THIS YEAR!

Thank you so much for staying, Tom! WE LOVE YOU!!!!:) Hannah G., Grand Ledge Thank you so much for staying, Tom! WE LOVE YOU!!!!:)

THANK YOU IZZO!!!!!!!!! YOU are an incredible example to coaches everywhere. THANK YOU for your enduring dedication to Michigan State, MSU Basketball, the State of Michigan, and all of us Spartans everywhere! Lots of love from your fellow SPARTANS! Proud Spartan, Marie Glodowski THANK YOU IZZO!!!!!!!!! YOU are an incredible example to coaches everywhere. THANK YOU for your enduring dedication to Michigan State, MSU Basketball, the State of Michigan, and all of us Spartans everywhere! Lots of love from your fellow SPARTANS!

THANK YOU COACH IZZO!!! THANK YOU FOR STAYING WITH US!!!! WE LOVE YOU SO SO SO SO SO SO MUCH!!! KT, east lansing, MI THANK YOU COACH IZZO!!! THANK YOU FOR STAYING WITH US!!!! WE LOVE YOU SO SO SO SO SO SO MUCH!!!

Thanks, Coach! You're a complete class act.... David and Jean, Illinois Thanks, Coach! You're a complete class act....

Izzo is the best man alive! Richmond, Illinois Izzo is the best man alive!

Thank you Coach Izzo! You have made the Spartan Nation happy and proud! Jake, Denver Thank you Coach Izzo! You have made the Spartan Nation happy and proud!

Thank you, thank you, thank you! And...this is why we love you! Rita Krause, White Lake, MI Thank you, thank you, thank you! And...this is why we love you!

Tom Izzo, first class all the way. Go GREEN! Paula, Grand Rapids Tom Izzo, first class all the way. Go GREEN!

Grey skies are green again! Thanks Tom! Dan, Holt Grey skies are green again! Thanks Tom!

Definition of "Loftier" goals... "Elevated in character", "Exhaulted", that we have in our coach. You have done more for the STATE of Michigan than you will ever know by staying. Thank you from a very loyal fan and her entire family. Peg, Plymouth Definition of "Loftier" goals... "Elevated in character", "Exhaulted", that we have in our coach. You have done more for the STATE of Michigan than you will ever know by staying. Thank you from a very loyal fan and her entire family.

of his continued support for our University and our state. You are the BEST, Tom! Lindsay, Metro Detroit of his continued support for our University and our state. You are the BEST, Tom!

YOU ARE THE BEST. GO STATE!!!!!! MOLLY, Birmingham,MI YOU ARE THE BEST. GO STATE!!!!!!

...he's staying! So proud to be a Spartan!! Royal Oak, MI ...he's staying! So proud to be a Spartan!!

Tom Izzo, making the right choice since 1995. MSU FOR LIFE, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Tom Izzo, making the right choice since 1995.

Thanks so much Coach Izzo! We are very happy that you and your family are staying at MSU. Go Green! Go Tartans! Cynthia, Mike, Zoe and Finn, East Lansing, MI Thanks so much Coach Izzo! We are very happy that you and your family are staying at MSU. Go Green! Go Tartans!

Coach Izzo thanks for staying true to the values that you teach and have taught so many. You did the right thing. Mr 'G ', Kent City Mi Coach Izzo thanks for staying true to the values that you teach and have taught so many. You did the right thing.

Coach Izzo - In my heart, I know you have made the right decision for you, your wonderful family, and the entire MSU community. You have earned the respect and admiration, not to mention the love of Spartans everywhere. Your leadership is a model for the players you coach, as well as the students and alumni who cheer in East Lansing and everywhere. Congratulations. We are extremely happy your a Spartan for Life! Dan, Zeeland Michigan Coach Izzo - In my heart, I know you have made the right decision for you, your wonderful family, and the entire MSU community. You have earned the respect and admiration, not to mention the love of Spartans everywhere. Your leadership is a model for the players you coach, as well as the students and alumni who cheer in East Lansing and everywhere. Congratulations. We are extremely happy your a Spartan for Life!

Tom Izzo is a Spartan for life. Tom Izzo is a Spartan for life.

Though I am only an incoming freshman, I have watched Izzo bring glory to MSU. I cannot wait to for the next four years. Thank you so much, Tom Izzo!!! Dan, (soon to be) Armstrong Hall, East Lansing Though I am only an incoming freshman, I have watched Izzo bring glory to MSU. I cannot wait to for the next four years. Thank you so much, Tom Izzo!!!

From one Yooper to another....Thank You T, Negaunee From one Yooper to another....Thank You

That whooshing sound you hear is a collective sigh of relief across Spartan Land. Thanks, Coach Izzo. You make us proud. Brenda, Port Austin That whooshing sound you hear is a collective sigh of relief across Spartan Land. Thanks, Coach Izzo. You make us proud.

IZ-ZO! IZ-ZO! IZ-ZO! IZ-ZO! IZ-ZO! Blake, Caro, MI IZ-ZO! IZ-ZO! IZ-ZO! IZ-ZO! IZ-ZO!

he is pleased to say that he is here for life at Michigan State! WE LOVE IZZO! Kayla K., Macomb, MI he is pleased to say that he is here for life at Michigan State! WE LOVE IZZO!

Thank you coach!! We are all Spartans for life!!! Jacob 2004 alumni, Marquette Thank you coach!! We are all Spartans for life!!!

he is staying at Michigan State for LIFE! Jared, Jackson he is staying at Michigan State for LIFE!

I love Izzo because he's from the U.P., he has more passion than all of the NBA coaches combined, and he bleeds GREEN! Thank you for staying, coach! Heidi, Plano, TX I love Izzo because he's from the U.P., he has more passion than all of the NBA coaches combined, and he bleeds GREEN! Thank you for staying, coach!

How do we know this isn't just a negotiation ploy to get Gilbert to up the offer? Donnie Spirit, Bloomfield How do we know this isn't just a negotiation ploy to get Gilbert to up the offer?

Coach Izzo, I understand and commend your desire to put your needs and the needs of your family first by conducting your own "due diligence" about Cleveland. However, I am thrilled that you've decided what's best for you is also what's best for MSU's basketball program. Thank you. Long live the Izzone!!! Rebecca S., Kalamazoo Coach Izzo, I understand and commend your desire to put your needs and the needs of your family first by conducting your own "due diligence" about Cleveland. However, I am thrilled that you've decided what's best for you is also what's best for MSU's basketball program. Thank you. Long live the Izzone!!!

Thank you Izzo!! I can't wait to see what the rest of your life at MSU will bring! So excited!! Know you are always appreciated and loved by all Spartans!!! Stephanie, Farmington Hills, MI Thank you Izzo!! I can't wait to see what the rest of your life at MSU will bring! So excited!! Know you are always appreciated and loved by all Spartans!!!

IZZO IS GOD!!!!!! Lauren and Courtney, EL! IZZO IS GOD!!!!!!

Thank you for staying Mr. Izzo, we will love you always and forever! Mary/Tom/Carol Alumni of 2009/1966/1967, Sterling Heights, MI Thank you for staying Mr. Izzo, we will love you always and forever!

THANKS COACH IZZO!!!! Your a man with a big heart!!! MD, Ann Arbor THANKS COACH IZZO!!!! Your a man with a big heart!!!

Even though I am a Wolverine, I am happy to have such a great coach stay in Michigan. Go Green! (as long as you are not playing UofM!) Allyson, Trenton, MI Even though I am a Wolverine, I am happy to have such a great coach stay in Michigan. Go Green! (as long as you are not playing UofM!)

Tom, I appreciate all you've accomplished and all you shall accomplish. I am proud to be a Spartan and proud to follow your leadership. Jeff, East Lansing Tom, I appreciate all you've accomplished and all you shall accomplish. I am proud to be a Spartan and proud to follow your leadership.

YOU ROCK! YOU ARE SHOWING TRUE CLASS BY STAYING AT MSU! Tom, South Lyon YOU ROCK! YOU ARE SHOWING TRUE CLASS BY STAYING AT MSU!

Thank You, Tom!!! Can't wait to see you in The Garden vs Syracuse in a few months! GO GREEN!!! Michael, New York Cty Thank You, Tom!!! Can't wait to see you in The Garden vs Syracuse in a few months! GO GREEN!!!

Go Blue Hail to the victors Wolverine, Plymouth Go Blue Hail to the victors

Thank you Tom Izzo! MSU is your home. Brandie, HTP Thank you Tom Izzo! MSU is your home.

NYUM NYUUUUMMMMM!!!!!!! Go Tom, Go Green, Go White Robert, Melissa, Elliott, Royal Oak NYUM NYUUUUMMMMM!!!!!!! Go Tom, Go Green, Go White

Thanks Izzo for sticking with MSU!!! I always knew you would never leave our spartans...We love you and we look forward to an awesome season next year!! Frankie "Rocky" Brant your biggest fan, Owosso Thanks Izzo for sticking with MSU!!! I always knew you would never leave our spartans...We love you and we look forward to an awesome season next year!!

He hates U of M Nick, Bradenton, FL He hates U of M

Thanks, Tom! "SPARTY ON!" Randall Gearhart, The Heart of Georgia Thanks, Tom! "SPARTY ON!"

Thanks coach izzo, you made the right decision! Bonnie and Ron, Live in Florida Thanks coach izzo, you made the right decision!

I love you, Tom! Thank you! Elise, East Lansing I love you, Tom! Thank you!

In Izzo We Trust! Erik & Janeen Smith, Dearborn Heights, MI In Izzo We Trust!

We love you Izzo!! Thank you for all you've done and all you will do in the future!!!!!!! GO GREEN :) Katie We love you Izzo!! Thank you for all you've done and all you will do in the future!!!!!!! GO GREEN :)

Tom, You are the BEST part of Michigan State Basketball. I am a Spartan For Life. Cynthia, Grand Rapids, Michigan Tom, You are the BEST part of Michigan State Basketball. I am a Spartan For Life.

Izzo you're a god with a small g Staxwell , Lansing Izzo you're a god with a small g

Thank you Coach! Go Green! Jarett- Thank you Coach! Go Green!

THANK YOU IZZO!!!! So glad that you will always be a Spartan @ Heart!!!! :) THANK YOU IZZO!!!! So glad that you will always be a Spartan @ Heart!!!! :)

Thank you Jason, Lansing, Mi Thank you

THANK YOU!!!! WE ALL LOVE YOU!! Jenny Wilson, Fowler THANK YOU!!!! WE ALL LOVE YOU!!

The IZZONE is here to stay!!! Long Live the IZZONE! Thanks Coach and the IZZO Family!!!!! HUGS!!!!! Sophia, East Lansing The IZZONE is here to stay!!! Long Live the IZZONE! Thanks Coach and the IZZO Family!!!!! HUGS!!!!!

He stayed true to his heart and is staying at MSU with his huge very loving family of students and fans. Our prayers have been answered Cyndy Saxton, Perry, MI He stayed true to his heart and is staying at MSU with his huge very loving family of students and fans. Our prayers have been answered

Like the rest of us, he's a Spartan for life! M, Iowa Like the rest of us, he's a Spartan for life!

He is Michigan State University. Kevin, Class of 2010 He is Michigan State University.

awwwww SORRY REST OF NCAA! IZZO RETURNS!!!!! awwwww SORRY REST OF NCAA! IZZO RETURNS!!!!!

You ROCK Coach!!!! Thanks for choosing MSU...our hearts go out to you and Lupe for making STATE your choice!!!! We love you!!!! Julia, EAST LANSING, Home of MSU You ROCK Coach!!!! Thanks for choosing MSU...our hearts go out to you and Lupe for making STATE your choice!!!! We love you!!!!

Thanks, Coach! We love you, and we love MSU! Deedee, MSU class of '75, Metro Detroit Thanks, Coach! We love you, and we love MSU!

You bleed green and white. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR STAYING, YOU MEAN A LOT TO SOOO MANY OF US!!!! Alba VanderBand, Tempe, AZ You bleed green and white. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR STAYING, YOU MEAN A LOT TO SOOO MANY OF US!!!!

Thank You Coach Izzo. We are so proud to have you as our Coach. We can never ever express what you mean to MSU or the State of Michigan. Just know that you are loved and cherish. And as much as we all wanted you to stay, 11 other teams in the Big Ten and across this Country can continue to fear the mighty mighty Spartans. Thanks and we LOVE YOU> Mark, Pennsylvania Thank You Coach Izzo. We are so proud to have you as our Coach. We can never ever express what you mean to MSU or the State of Michigan. Just know that you are loved and cherish. And as much as we all wanted you to stay, 11 other teams in the Big Ten and across this Country can continue to fear the mighty mighty Spartans. Thanks and we LOVE YOU>

b/c he is the heart of MSU Dalibor Jankovic, Croatia b/c he is the heart of MSU

Thanks Coach Izzo! Joe, East Lansing Thanks Coach Izzo!

The Izzone lives on! 1983 alum, Seattle The Izzone lives on!

He is MSU. Thanks for staying! Mike, A He is MSU. Thanks for staying!

Thanks Tom and Family, you truely are one of a kind. Sharon, Okemos Thanks Tom and Family, you truely are one of a kind.

...he chose to stay. Adam, Traverse City, MI ...he chose to stay.

As an alumni, I'm truly honored that you've decided to stay at MSU. You must realize how much you're loved and valued by everyone in the Spartan community- Looking forward to seeing you lead our boys to the big dance for many years to come! GO GREEN! Jaimee, Howell As an alumni, I'm truly honored that you've decided to stay at MSU. You must realize how much you're loved and valued by everyone in the Spartan community- Looking forward to seeing you lead our boys to the big dance for many years to come! GO GREEN!

Thanks for staying, Coach. We love you! Lauren, Florida Thanks for staying, Coach. We love you!

Izzo is the father of the Michigan State basketball team and we love him so much that we named our .... puppy after him, Izzy Kalin.... Mallory and Alexa, Brighton, Michigan Izzo is the father of the Michigan State basketball team and we love him so much that we named our .... puppy after him, Izzy Kalin....

You have singlehandedly turned things around for the State of Michigan. I have NEVER been so proud or happy to be a Spartan. You have made our basketball dreams come true! Go GREEN and we look forward to many many years with you & your family!!!! Lynda Farnen, Grosse Pointe Park, MI You have singlehandedly turned things around for the State of Michigan. I have NEVER been so proud or happy to be a Spartan. You have made our basketball dreams come true! Go GREEN and we look forward to many many years with you & your family!!!!

THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He understands that there is more to life and happiness than money alone. Thanks for being true to yourself and staying in EL!! Jen, Lansing He understands that there is more to life and happiness than money alone. Thanks for being true to yourself and staying in EL!!

Great to hear that Coach Izzo is staying at MSU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are more than just a great coach! Here's to another Final Four! Donna Halinski Hondorp, Williamston, MI Great to hear that Coach Izzo is staying at MSU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are more than just a great coach! Here's to another Final Four!

Sooo happy to hear the awesome news! East Lansing & MSU wouldn't have been the same without you, Coach Izzo! Ashley, Okemos Sooo happy to hear the awesome news! East Lansing & MSU wouldn't have been the same without you, Coach Izzo!

Tom... we love you!!!!! So glad you've decided to stay at MSU. You are a huge part of not only the University, but the State of Michigan! Sara, Milwaukee, Wi via East Lansing Tom... we love you!!!!! So glad you've decided to stay at MSU. You are a huge part of not only the University, but the State of Michigan!

Coach Izzo's decision to stay at MSU proves it: let it never, ever, ever be said that all Tom Izzo cares about is money. He has proven once and for all that for him, it is all about and only about basketball, his players, and his community. GO STATE!!! Tom, Los Angeles Coach Izzo's decision to stay at MSU proves it: let it never, ever, ever be said that all Tom Izzo cares about is money. He has proven once and for all that for him, it is all about and only about basketball, his players, and his community. GO STATE!!!

Our daughter has green MSU blood, now her pictures taken with you can stay on our refrigerator. Thanks for staying. Bonnie, Monroe, Michigan Our daughter has green MSU blood, now her pictures taken with you can stay on our refrigerator. Thanks for staying.

Coach Izzo, I couldn't be happier when hearing your decision to remain at MSU. You are looked up to by so many people in this state and you mean more to MSU and Michigan than the tremendous things you bring to the basketball court. Go Green-Go White! Brian Wardell, Williamston Coach Izzo, I couldn't be happier when hearing your decision to remain at MSU. You are looked up to by so many people in this state and you mean more to MSU and Michigan than the tremendous things you bring to the basketball court. Go Green-Go White!

Zeke the Wonder Dog is happy!!!! Zeke the Wonder Dog is happy!!!!

you make us all so proud of our school after endearing years upon years of jokes about being a Spartan. Well, the joke is on everyone else, now. You're ours, for life. And we are honored. Susan, Mayville, MI you make us all so proud of our school after endearing years upon years of jokes about being a Spartan. Well, the joke is on everyone else, now. You're ours, for life. And we are honored.

What a great day. My little girl turned 5 years old today, and MSU just got the best news I can remember since learning that Magic was staying home to attend MSU in 1978! Thanks Tom!!! We love you!!! Michael , Indianapolis What a great day. My little girl turned 5 years old today, and MSU just got the best news I can remember since learning that Magic was staying home to attend MSU in 1978! Thanks Tom!!! We love you!!!

Coach Izzo you are the heart of East Lansing, thanks for staying for us. Conor, East Lansing Coach Izzo you are the heart of East Lansing, thanks for staying for us.

Thank you coach for staying. We would have loved you no matter what but I can't tell you how happy we are that you are staying here. We really love you Coach! Can't wait for another championship! The Marcero Family, Brooklyn, MI Thank you coach for staying. We would have loved you no matter what but I can't tell you how happy we are that you are staying here. We really love you Coach! Can't wait for another championship!

Couldn't be more proud of you for your decision Izzo. You honor all Spartans tonight. We will return your graciousness ten fold! Bond, East Lansing Couldn't be more proud of you for your decision Izzo. You honor all Spartans tonight. We will return your graciousness ten fold!

Izzo, you're trending WORLDWIDE on Twitter. Obama isn't even doing that. You're pretty much the most powerful man in the world tonight. LK, East Lansing Izzo, you're trending WORLDWIDE on Twitter. Obama isn't even doing that. You're pretty much the most powerful man in the world tonight.

SO proud to be a SPARTAN!!! We love you Izzo! GO GREEN! Amanda, East Lansing pride SO proud to be a SPARTAN!!! We love you Izzo! GO GREEN!

Somethingto be said about turning down the opportunity (and the money) that potentially is yours in Cleveland. All I can say as a fan is you've, in turn, embraced the MSU community, those who will always support you, and a state that is fundamentally engrossed in their sports programs. You've inherited, for your career, a permanent place in the hearts of all MSU football fans. Congrats, Coach IZZO....we're happy to call you one of 0urs forever. Melissa, Rochester Hills Somethingto be said about turning down the opportunity (and the money) that potentially is yours in Cleveland. All I can say as a fan is you've, in turn, embraced the MSU community, those who will always support you, and a state that is fundamentally engrossed in their sports programs. You've inherited, for your career, a permanent place in the hearts of all MSU football fans. Congrats, Coach IZZO....we're happy to call you one of 0urs forever.

THANK YOU IZZO FOR MAKING THIS ONE OF THE BEST DAYS IN SPARTAN HISTORY!!! Julie THANK YOU IZZO FOR MAKING THIS ONE OF THE BEST DAYS IN SPARTAN HISTORY!!!

Thank You so much for staying Izzo!!!! ~Go right through for MSU, watch the points keep growing, Spartan teams are bound to win, they're fighting with a vim....see their team is weakening, were GONNA win this game, fight,fight,rah team fight, VICTORY for MSU!!!!!!~ amber, michigan baybee Thank You so much for staying Izzo!!!! ~Go right through for MSU, watch the points keep growing, Spartan teams are bound to win, they're fighting with a vim....see their team is weakening, were GONNA win this game, fight,fight,rah team fight, VICTORY for MSU!!!!!!~

MY APPENDIX JUST BURST AND I AM NOT GOING TO THE HOSPITAL UNTIL I WATCH THIS PRESS CONFERENCE. TRU , FAN MY APPENDIX JUST BURST AND I AM NOT GOING TO THE HOSPITAL UNTIL I WATCH THIS PRESS CONFERENCE.

THANK YOU, COACH! Baghdad, Iraq THANK YOU, COACH!

YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYYAYAYAYAY THANK YOU IZZO!!!!! YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYYAYAYAYAY THANK YOU IZZO!!!!!

Thank you Coach! As a Spartan Alum, I would like to express my sincerest gratitu