Tom Izzo, Bob Knight and Big Ten

Tom Izzo or Bob Knight, best Big Ten coach ever? It’s closer than you think, and it’s not over
All things considered, Izzo is right there with Knight. A tick beneath him. He just needs one more national championship.
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,
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?
Video: Tom Izzo Breaks Bob Knight's Historic Big Ten Wins Record as MSU Beats Illinois
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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo passes Bob Knight for most Big Ten conference wins
Michigan State’s Tom Izzo followed one of the most disappointing losses of his coaching career with a record-setting victory.
Winningest Big Ten basketball coaches: Michigan State's Tom Izzo can move past Bob Knight
Here's a look at the winningest men's basketball coaches in Big Ten history, led at the moment by Michigan State's Tom Izzo and Indiana's Bob Knight:
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 Saturday night.
Matt Painter Talks Tom Izzo Tying Bob Knight's Big Ten Wins Record
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo tied Bob Knight's Big Ten wins record. Monday, Purdue coach Matt Painter talked about Izzo's success.
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:
Tom Izzo on Michigan State's 'bad turnovers' vs. Michigan: 'Just ask the Chiefs'
Tom Izzo shaded the Chiefs when discussing Michigan State's nine first-half turnovers in its eventual win over Michigan on Friday.
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 Tuesday against Knight’s former team.
Couch: Tom Izzo beating Bob Knight changed Michigan State, set path to Knight's record
Izzo couldn't imagine he’d ever have as many Big Ten wins as the coach in the red sweater on the other bench. He had bigger ...
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 ...
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 ...