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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)
By Jim Meehan jimm@spokesman.com(509) 459-5585
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 .

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