Any and all MSU fans realize how important Tom Izzo<\/a> is to Michigan State University\u2014not only leaving his mark as one of the greatest college basketball coaches of all time but also as a leader for this university when times are shaky. His reach is not limited to basketball and he\u2019s also a positive influence on all MSU\u2019s athletic teams.<\/p>\n On Tuesday, MSU Football\u2019s starting defensive tackle and captain, Simeon Barrow, chose to put his name in the transfer portal. The decision did not come as a shock to many fans. Barrow has been highly sought after by other teams dating back to last season and the rumor mill says he has declined many lucrative NIL offers to stay. At the time, it appeared the 49-0 loss to Michigan was the straw that broke the camel\u2019s back.<\/p>\n On Thursday morning, Barrow elected to remove his name from the portal and rejoin the team. Many have speculated that the return was a result of coaching search progress but there is nothing concrete to that theory. What we can say for certain is that Tom Izzo had a \u2018deep talk\u2019 with Barrow that ultimately led to his return, according to Graham Couch<\/a>. What was said? We don\u2019t know but I trust it was mentorship Barrow needed.<\/p>\n Barrow is a redshirt junior and has been through plenty of ups and downs with this program. Our own Maxwell Klitzke came out with a surprising stat that if Barrow returns in 2024, this will be his third head coach, and fifth defensive line coach, none of whom he committed to back in 2019.<\/p>\n if Barrow is back for MSU in 2024, it\u2019d be for his third head coach, none of whom he committed to, and likely fifth defensive line coach<\/p>\n glad he\u2019s at least back for the rest of 2023 https:\/\/t.co\/WGOZ1AZmkM<\/a><\/p>\n — maxwell (@maxwellklitzke) October 27, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nTom Izzo says not so fast<\/h3>\n
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