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Heathcote on Izzo, Izzo on Heathcote, Heathcote on Few

Jud Heathcote, left, was the boss at Michigan State, but Tom Izzo was the boss in waiting. (Associated Press)
Jud Heathcote, left, was the boss at Michigan State, but Tom Izzo was the boss in waiting. (Associated Press)

Fun reading this morning as the Gonzaga-Michigan State game approaches Saturday night. The storylines are plentiful with many centering around Jud Heathcote, the former Spartans coach who lives in Spokane and takes in nearly every GU home game. Heathcote paved the way for Izzo to succeed him at MSU and he remains close to the program. The retired coach also counsels Mark Few during regular breakfast/lunch meetings.  

John Blanchette visited with Heathcote and Izzo for this column. Here's more on Heathcote/Few/Izzo.

Jim Meehan
Jim Meehan joined The Spokesman-Review in 1990. Jim is currently a reporter for the Sports Desk and covers Gonzaga University basketball, Spokane Empire football, college volleyball and golf.

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