ESPN's Dan Dakich has issued a non-apology apology to Michigan State coach Tom Izzo and MSU students and fans.

The college basketball analyst has been under fire since tweeting (then deleting) MSU students were "whiners" and too dumb to get into the University of Michigan, where his son plays basketball.

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On Wednesday afternoon, Dakich tried to apologize, sort of, tweeting he's always had "unreal respect" for Tom Izzo, the MSU basketball program and its fans.

Always had unreal respect for Coach Izzo MSU hoops+its fans! Reached out to Tom this AM to clear the air..Look forward 2 that conversation — Dan Dakich (@dandakich) February 15, 2017

Izzo was upset about the tweets, ranting about Dakich's comments in his post-game press conference Tuesday night.

“Calling us whiners and that is kind of unprofessional," Izzo said after Michigan State beat Ohio State on Tuesday. "But saying our students couldn’t get in there? And he’s doing games for Michigan when his son’s there? That is a disappointment and that is ridiculous."

Dakich also personally called Izzo, said ESPN sources. But the irate coach hasn't returned his phone calls yet.

Will Dakich's non-apology apology be enough to get Izzo and MSU fans off his back?

We'll see.

Dakich is scheduled to call tonight's Knicks vs. Thunder telecast (9:30 p.m. ET) with NFL Insider Adam Schefter, as part of ESPN's "Crossover Wednesday" where pro and college basketball talents switch roles for a day.