Tom Izzo Gives $1mil to Spartan Athletics

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Izzo Family Gives $1 Million Gift To Spartan Athletics
Gift is among the largest ever by an active coach at any school.

Michigan State University announced Monday it had received a $1 million gift from the family of men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo and his wife Lupe. The gift, among the largest ever by an active coach at any university, will be split among several projects, with a majority of the funds going toward the Spartan football program.

“We’ve been blessed to be a part of the Michigan State family for nearly 30 years,” Izzo said. “Jud Heathcote taught me long ago that the only good deal was one that benefits both parties, and that perfectly describes my relationship with Michigan State University. My wife Lupe and I, along with our children Raquel and Steven, have dedicated our lives to this University, because we believe in intercollegiate athletics and the positive role it plays in so many lives. The Spartans students are our passion, our life’s work. We’ve raised a family here and become entrenched in the mission of the University. And in return, we’ve received so much more than we’ve given. With these blessings, we felt it was time to make a financial contribution.

“Supporting the football team was an easy decision. Coach Dantonio is a man of character, building a championship program. But what makes football special is that it truly benefits everyone across the university. Spearheaded by football’s success, there is great momentum throughout all programs.”

In addition to the amount earmarked for the football program, including both scholarship endowments and capital projects, the Izzo gift will also support other projects, including the George Webster Scholarship Fund, the MSU Spartan Marching Band and Olympic Sports at MSU.

“The goal of our gift, and others in the campaign, is that we might ensure that the success continues for Spartan student-athletes past, present and future,” Izzo added.
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Izzo Family Gives Million Gift To Spartan Athletics - MICHIGAN STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE
 
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Doesn't the UNC / Sparty ship game happen this year? That's going to be pretty amazing to see.
 
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Shaun1985 said:
Doesn't the UNC / Sparty ship game happen this year? That's going to be pretty amazing to see.
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Yes, it will be on 11-11-11. It should be incredible.

Mark Hollis, MSU's AD, put that together. He also engineered the Cold War game (MSU -v- MSU Hockey) at Spartan Stadium, and the MSU -v- Kentucky Basketball game at Ford Field the year before they held the final 4 there.

I went to both of those, I wish I could be at the Carrier Classic, that would be incredible!!
 
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haha pretty sweet. I just read about it. Maybe because I've never been on a deck like that but how in the world can 7,000 people watch the game on a ship. That's crazy and those things must be a lot bigger than I thought
 
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Shaun1985 said:
haha pretty sweet. I just read about it. Maybe because I've never been on a deck like that but how in the world can 7,000 people watch the game on a ship. That's crazy and those things must be a lot bigger than I thought
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It will be on the USS Carl Vinson, the same ship that dumped Bin Laden to sea. I dont know if you have seen some of the artists renderings of what it will look like, but it looks pretty cool. They will be anchored in San Diego.

Rumor has it that there will be a fella named Earvin, and some Jordan fella who will be Honorary Captains for the game. It will be an annual event, with teams changing every year. MSU is due back for the game in 2013. Im begging for a MSU -v- UT matchup. seriously.



Length: Overall: 1,092 feet (332.8 m)

Beam: Overall: 252 ft (76.8 m)


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MSU And UNC Prepare For Carrier Classic - MICHIGAN STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE
 
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Next years game will be UConn vs Kansas, Florida, Texas, Arizona, or Illinois. Sweet plan. I wish they would have more games in cool places like this.
 
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oh, ouch. From MSU's Midnight madness about the Carrier Classic game

joerexrode Joe Rexrode
Izzo mentions Magic, then: "North Carolina had a little problem, they couldn't get Michael Jordan. That tells you a lot about our place."
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I hope that which ever one of you that wins this bidding war on EBAY has the common courtesy to take ME with you to the game!!!

Bid on trip to game for you and 9 of your best friends. And play horse with Magic and James Worthy at halftime.

Starting big. . . oh heck, will make you go read it for yourself. Get out yer checkbooks

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