http://www.therepublic.com/feed/person/03cb407ca24541a3b8b587d274917d7a Tom Izzo News and Photos en-ca webstaff@therepublic.com Copyright 2013 http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/3867277825244745a6b831c007782fc9/BKC--Dick-Vitale-Galahttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/3867277825244745a6b831c007782fc9/BKC--Dick-Vitale-GalaDick Vitale's fight against cancer is nearing a major milestone.]]>Thu, 16 May 2013 17:17:43 -0400http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/273b32f9358a46ffa0293d3ded199f3b/BKC--Michigan-St-Paynehttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/273b32f9358a46ffa0293d3ded199f3b/BKC--Michigan-St-PayneEAST LANSING, Michigan - People within Michigan State's basketball program, including coach Tom Izzo, and those on the outside expected Adreian Payne to skip his senior season because teams in the league projected him to be a first-round pick.]]>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:08:16 -0400