Michigan State coach Tom Izzo speaks to the media on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in East Lansing. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press
EAST LANSING — Tom Izzo has never made a secret that he wants a second national championship.
It has driven, at times consumed, him since winning in 2000. Michigan State’s 64-year-old coach knows how getting multiple titles can take a coach from great to legendary, a program from exceptional to blueblood.
But as far as fans who think Izzo needs it for validation of his Hall of Fame career?
“I'd say they're right,” Izzo said Tuesday, “because I need to validate it for me.