Tom Izzo early career pictures...

Who knew Tom Izzo would evolve to become one of the all time great college coaches. These pictures were taken during the 1977 school year as head coach of the Ishpeming Hematites, his first head coaching job. (my current hometown) He only coached the Hematites one year before moving on to assistant coach at Northern Michigan University then eventually assisting at Michigan State under Jud Heathcoat. Now in his 20th year as the Spartan head coach he will be participating in his 7th final four this coming weekend. Good Luck Tom! All us Yoopers are rooting for you!