No softy, Michigan State's unapologetic Tom Izzo doesn't 'give a damn' about critics

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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Tom Izzo rants and raves, delivers corrective messaging to players nostril-to-nostril, and the Michigan State Spartans are in the Sweet 16 for the 17th time despite a sideline demeanor critics might find less than endearing.

Go ahead and write those feelings on his dry-erase board. Outside opinions aren't going to starting sticking to Izzo now.