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RETIREMENT PLAN: Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo Buys $39M Georgia Ranch for Ultimate Outdoor Playground Michigan State men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo is planning for life after the hardwood with a bold and adventurous vision. The Hall of Fame coach has purchased a sprawling $39 million ranch in Georgia, which he’s calling the ultimate family retreat—complete with plans for wakesurfing, hunting, and even a private racetrack. The acquisition, which has raised eyebrows across the sports and real estate worlds alike, underscores Izzo’s desire to create a dynamic family sanctuary that celebrates the outdoors and quality time. After nearly…

MSU Health Care to Relocate Clinical Center Imaging Services to Izzo Family Medical Center In a move aimed at enhancing patient access and consolidating advanced medical services, Michigan State University Health Care announced it will relocate its imaging services from the MSU Clinical Center to the recently developed Izzo Family Medical Center. The transition, set to begin later this year, reflects MSU Health Care’s commitment to providing cutting-edge diagnostic technology in a modern, patient-friendly setting. The Izzo Family Medical Center, named in honor of legendary MSU men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo and his family, represents a major investment…

Tom Izzo Inspires at Blanchard Forum: Leadership, Hard Work, and Staying True to Your Roots Michigan State Men’s Basketball Coach Tom Izzo brought his trademark passion and authenticity to the stage at this year’s Blanchard Forum on Public Service, delivering a stirring message centered on leadership, work ethic, and the importance of never forgetting where you came from. Held annually to promote civic responsibility and ethical leadership, the Blanchard Forum—named after former Michigan Governor and U.S. Ambassador James Blanchard—invited the legendary coach to share his thoughts on building character through sports, leading with integrity, and navigating challenges both…

A Hall of Fame coach’s son got his fairy tale ending. Now he wants to know how the story began EAST LANSING, Mich. — Steven Izzo sat in his locker, aw-shucksing the high point of his adult life, playing a familiar part. The first basket of his five-year career on his father’s Michigan State basketball team was an act of comedic defiance. The gall of this move. Against a Rutgers defender with 6 inches and 50 pounds on him, Steven Izzo took two dribbles to his left, stopped, reversed direction, flicked the ball between his legs, took two more…

Meet Tom Izzo’s 2 Kids! All About the Michigan State Coach’s Daughter Raquel and Son Steven Tom Izzo, the legendary Michigan State men’s basketball coach, is best known for his fiery sideline demeanor, Final Four appearances, and national championship pedigree. But off the court, Izzo embraces an equally passionate role: being a devoted husband and father. Alongside his wife, Lupe Izzo, Tom has two children—daughter Raquel and son Steven—who have grown up surrounded by the green and white spirit of Spartan Nation. Raquel Izzo: The Private and Independent Spirit Raquel Izzo, Tom’s only daughter, has largely chosen…

Michigan State University’s dismissal of Alan Haller will have a financial fallout beyond his own contract. It affects football coach Jonathan Smith’s deal as well. The school’s decision to part ways with its athletic director Thursday triggers a clause in Smith’s seven-year, $52.85 million deal he signed when he was hired 17 months ago that cuts in half how much another school would have to pay to pry him away from the Spartans.Smith’s contract reads: “In the event Alan Haller is no longer serving as the Athletics Director at the time of termination, the Liquidated Buyout shall be…

Cedric Coward will be a footnote when telling the story of the 2025-26 Duke basketball team, but he still appreciates everything that the program did for him this offseason. Coward started his career at Division III Willamette before transferring to Eastern Washington and then Washington State. However, his career as a Cougar was cut short due to injuries, playing in just six games this season.He entered the transfer portal and put his name in for the 2025 NBA Draft simultaneously, committing to Duke over Alabama before he fully stuck his teeth into the draft process which saw him skyrocket…

RETIREMENT PLAN: West Virginia Coach Rich Rodriguez Buys $39M Georgia Ranch for Ultimate Outdoor Playground: “I Wanted a Place to Wakesurf, Hunt and Build a Racetrack with My Family West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez has stunned the college football world—not with a bold play call or a new offensive scheme—but with a jaw-dropping $39 million purchase of a sprawling Georgia ranch. The longtime coaching veteran, who has never shied away from high energy on the sidelines, now appears to be setting the stage for a future filled with adrenaline-fueled recreation, family bonding, and perhaps even a slower pace…

HEARTFELT MOMENT: Former BYU Coach Reno Mahe and Wife Sunny Welcome Baby Boy Nearly Two Years After Daughter Elsie’s Tragic Accident In a moment marked by both joy and reflection, former BYU football coach Reno Mahe and his wife Sunny have welcomed a new baby boy into their family — nearly two years to the day after the tragic accident that claimed the life of their daughter, Elsie. The Mahe family announced the birth of their son through a touching social media post, sharing the emotional significance of the timing. “Our sweet boy was born exactly two years…

BREAKING: BYU Coach Kalani Sitake Buys $39M Georgia Ranch for Ultimate Outdoor Playground: “I Wanted a Place to Wakesurf, Hunt and Build a Racetrack with My Family” In a move that has stunned college football fans and outdoor enthusiasts alike, BYU head football coach Kalani Sitake has reportedly purchased a sprawling $39 million ranch in Georgia, transforming it into what he calls the “ultimate outdoor playground.” The massive property, tucked away in the rolling hills of northern Georgia, features an array of high-end recreational amenities including a private lake for wakesurfing, acres of pristine land for hunting, and plans…