Tom Izzo Defends Fired Coach Smith, Welcomes Fitzgerald

02/12/2025 1 min
Tom Izzo Defends Fired Coach Smith, Welcomes Fitzgerald

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Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo expressed his disapproval of Jonathan Smiths firing, praising his character and integrity. Izzo, who had regular conversations with Smith, highlighted the difficult circumstances Smith inherited. The university announced Pat Fitzgerald as the new football coach, with Izzo pledging support. Smiths departure will cost the university over thirty million dollars, with Izzo reflecting on the challenging climate in college sports.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.