There\u2019s certainly been a fair share of ups and downs to this season for Michigan State basketball<\/a>. After dropping two winnable games at home against Iowa and Ohio State, the Spartans’ tournament chances seem to be on the ropes (or \u2018bubble\u2019 nowadays). With three games left in the season, I have to imagine that Michigan State needs to win at least two to have a fighting chance at dancing next month.<\/p>\n I think we all agree that we\u2019ve seen a decline within our beloved basketball program the last four years. But what\u2019s changed?<\/p>\n Rebounding has not been a strength like it\u2019s been historically, the Spartans play far slower, and they lack the \u2018dawg\u2019 mentality. Oh, and COVID-19 changed the way Tom Izzo dresses.<\/p>\n COVID-19 protocols called for less formal wear and since the pandemic has come and gone, many coaches continued coaching in quarter-zips and team branded \u2018athleisure-wear\u2019. The suits collected dust in the closets. Izzo\u2019s included.<\/p>\n I\u2019m here to say:<\/p>\n I\u2019m sure you\u2019re thinking \u2018oh that\u2019s silly, a suit has no outcome on the game,\u2019 but I\u2019m here to tell you, you\u2019re wrong. Numbers don\u2019t lie. See below.<\/p>\n Tom Izzo in a suit (1995-20, 25 yrs):<\/p>\n \u2022 628-241 record (.723 win pct) Tom Izzo in a quarter zip (2020-pres, 4 yrs):<\/p>\n \u2022 73-48 record (.653 win pct) A missing ingredient in East Lansing? pic.twitter.com\/M9ytLrNT88<\/a><\/p>\n — Ben Stevens (@BenScottStevens) February 10, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nIt\u2019s time for an intervention.
\n<\/strong>It\u2019s time to get back to our roots.
\n<\/strong>It\u2019s time for Tom Izzo to wear a suit again.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
\u2022 2000 Nat\u2019l \ud83c\udfc6
\u2022 8x Final Four
\u2022 10x B1G \ud83c\udfc6
\u2022 14 25+ win seasons<\/p>\n
\u2022 3x NCAA Tourn app<\/p>\n