Tom Izzo, Bob Knight and Big Ten

As Tom Izzo approaches Bob Knight's record, where does he rank among top coaches?
Tom Izzo has the chance to break Bob Knight's Big Ten wins record when Michigan State takes on Illinois. Will that impact where he ranks among the top coaches in college basketball?
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo breaks Bob Knight's Big Ten's win record with victory over Illinois
Tom Izzo is now the winningest-head coach in the Big Ten. The longtime Michigan State leader broke Bob Knight’s record on Saturday night with the Spartans’ 79-65 win over Illinois at the State Farm Center.
Tom Izzo passes Bob Knight for Big Ten wins record as No. 11 Michigan State races past Illinois
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo passed Indiana legend Bob Knight for most career Big Ten victories on Saturday as the No. 11 Spartans used a big second half to win 79-65 at Illinois. The outcome propelled Izzo to the 354-win plateau in Big Ten games,
Tom Izzo record vs Michigan: Michigan State coach's history against Wolverines
What is Tom Izzo's record against Michigan? Here's a look at the Michigan State coach's history in the rivalry game:
Michigan State's Tom Izzo named to Naismith Coach of the Year watchlist
It would be extremely fitting for Tom Izzo to win the award this year, as Bob Knight, whose Big Ten wins record Izzo just broke, was the first recipient of the award back in 1987. Here is a list of all the coaches named to the watchlist that Izzo will be competing with for the honor: Leading the Charge 🚀 Introducing the Werner Ladder Naismith Men’s College Coach of the Year Watch List,
Video: Tom Izzo Breaks Bob Knight's Historic Big Ten Wins Record as MSU Beats Illinois
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Tom Izzo breaks Bob Knight’s Big Ten wins record with 354th victory as No. 11 Spartans reassert themselves
The Big Ten has a new leader in all-time wins. And that record holder has a team that just rediscovered what made it one of ...
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Watch Tom Izzo be welcomed back to East Lansing after breaking Bob Knight's record
Watch MSU basketball HC Tom Izzo be welcomed back to East Lansing after breaking Bob Knight's record on the road.
Tom Izzo can pass Bob Knight for most Big Ten wins, but Indiana legend 'was the standard'
I have memories of him kind of sneaking up on me my first game down there, and telling me how bad the officials are going to ...
Indiana Delays Tom Izzo From Breaking Bob Knight's Big Ten Wins Record
Tom Izzo is one win away from passing Bob Knight for the most Big Ten wins of all-time, but he missed his chance to do so ...
Michigan State's Tom Izzo breaks Big Ten wins record set by Indiana basketball's Bob Knight
The Hoosiers denied Tom Izzo from passing Bob Knight's Big Ten wins record against them, but fate was out of their hands as ...
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Couch: Tom Izzo's first win over Bob Knight, 29 years ago, was a defining moment for MSU's basketball program
Izzo’s first Big Ten win — 65-60 over Bob Knight’s Indiana program nearly three decades ago — was both a depressing occasion and defining moment for Michigan State’s then first-year head coach.
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Tom Izzo or Bob Knight, best Big Ten coach ever? It’s closer than you think, and it’s not over
We can all agree with Tom Izzo. As he prepares to pass Bob Knight for the most wins in Big Ten men’s basketball history, fittingly with a first shot at the record Tuesday against Indiana ...
Tom Izzo reacts to breaking Bob Knight's Big Ten wins record
MSU basketball's Tom Izzo reacts to passing Bob Knight's Big Ten wins record after logging his 354th conference win on ...