Tom Izzo responds to a reporters question about the idea of ending postgame handshakes between opposing teams during Izzo's weekly press conference on Monday, February 21, 2022.
Coach Izzo is a true leader! He knows how to win and lose. The young men he leads are better human beings because of that. Keep leading Coach Izzo (and this is from a Wisconite and Badgers fan).
I am from Alabama and an Alabama fan, I am a high school basketball coach going on 24 years, I could listen to this man talk for hours upon hours, he has always been a favorite not because he is a great basketball coach, which he is, but because of the kind of man he is. Any kid that has ever played for Coach Izzo, consider yourself blessed!!!
Wisconsin fan. I enjoyed the rivalry between Bo Ryan and Tom Izzo and I've always respected the heck out of Coach Izzo. Even more so now. You tell 'em Tom!!!!
The players battle each other thru the game, pushing, setting picks, grabbing, fouling, and now because of some hot head they don't think they can be men enough to shake hands without a fight. Izzo is so right, it is a TEACHABLE moment. If you can't be a good looser, you will never be a great winner.
As a former college asst. I agree big time with Coach Izzo. What Howard did should Teach your Children how not to be as a leader. What guys like Izzo, Larry Brown, Roy Williams ,Coach K, have done shall be taken serious. And learn from those men. Coaches are Teachers. Not people that just start swinging. You should teach these kids how to be a 1st Class citizen. I love it Tom!!
As a person who played sports and coaching as well I always love to go shake someones hand that beat me I want to congratulate them no hard feelings. It honestly makes me feel good after a loss to just hear from the guy who beat me "good game" it's a respect thing I also as a winner love to hear congrats from a person I beat and pay them respect. Probably the worst thing weve seen latly is people not being able to suck up a loss the Michigan thing and heavyweight title fight are good examples
Awhile back, Jerry Kramer released a multi-CD set of excerpts from tape recordings he made for his books on the Green Bay Packers. In the Super Bowl II pre-game talk, Vince Lombardi goes over the players line for the national anthem as if he is describing a play. And in training camp, Bud Grant would have an anthem drill -- players were taught how to stand at attention.
Be Humble in Victory and Defeat. As the LEADER of any group, look in the mirror first for being accountable for your actions. Little eyes are watching, am I representing what I want my players to be? It truly is a sad day for college basketball when any coach would take a swing at somebody, regardless of the circumstance.
if a person grabs you and makes you talk to them, what are you going to do ? There are plenty of coaches that do blow bys (not shake a hand or two ) at the end of games, does a person have the right to grab you?
@@williamgoodlett4938 I get what you are saying. I felt Gard could have just kept walking but it does not justify Howard throwing a punch/slap at the assistant...especially as the leader of the Michigan Program. In my humble opinion.
Good take Izz. Too bad Juwan wasn’t listening. What a punk. Someone touched me in the handshake line. I think I will throw a punch but not shake hands.
In soccer, they use handshake lines at the start of the game to eliminate these issues. Therefore, if players want to engage after the contest, they do it on their own accord.
He'll never do it, BUT THIS IS who I want to replace Boeheim, everybody up here seems to want Pitino, no way. My second fav coach, my second fav team is Mich St., historically the class of Big 10 basketball ( Purdue deserves credit too). When Boeheim and Izzo clash it's always epic!!! JUST A WISH, NEVER HAPPEN, LOL.
I love it. Need that sportsmanship. Juwon Howard was 100% wrong for what he did. Love how he said he wanted to shake hands and didn't care if he caught Covid.
Izzo would have crushed Howard. Iz was a college athlete and has degrees in judo, karate and competes in senior underground mma in northern Michigan. I saw him break 2 arms in one night.
Coach Izzo is someone who I'd want my kids to be coached from. Juan Howard came a long way from his days in Michigan and NBA as a person. It was a horrible display of.... he's a role model to these kids. Next year his son is gonna be on his team, and he knows he can't be doing that. I'm sure Howard regrets this with every ounce of his cell.
Amen! If everyone of influence had the courage to stand up for these principles, we would have a far different country. TEACH ON! You, John Wooden, perhaps aa lot more principled individuals have coached with such a great heart! With highest regard, KW
If I had any bball talent I would want to play for Izzo. Yea you are going to get coached hard, prob find out you are not as good as you thought you were. But, if you stick with him he will get the most out of the talent you have. You will leave the program a better player on the Court and better person off the court.
I’m a Badger fan and a Wisconsin alum. A couple of weeks ago MSU came to Madison put a beat down on Bucky. They just played better. Everyone shook hands as normal and exchanged small talk at the end, very classy. The other Michigan coach should take a lesson from that.
Big Ten just trying to rile things up What a dumb question, especially since he said it was a stupid idea to get rid of the handshake line. Why ask the question?….
Say it or dont. Its that simple. Physical violence is never tolerated. There did it for you. And no this isnt some 50:50 political hot potato...it is in fact what separate human society from life in the jungle.
Perhaps the players are taking their cues from the greatest sore loser in my lifetime, who could not man up, accept defeat and attend the inauguration of the winner. Demonstrating respect and accountability begins at the top.
Yes. izzo is Full of leadership and respect for the game. Teaching young men how to conduct themselves after losing. Your full of crap with your weak comment.
We shouldn't do the handshake line because it is dumb to begin with. The whole "because we have always done it that way" thing is the dumbest reason to do anything. Izzo gets his players to do thuggish things in game like what happened last year with Ayo Dosunmu and now wants to preach good sportsmanship? I call BS. It's time for old hats like Izzo to retire if he doesn't like changes.
Ohio State fan here. Respect for Tom Izzo and his comments. Outstanding competitor.
I’m a KU fan , but just had to comment on how much I loved this response from Izzo! We need more leaders like this right now!
Coach Izzo is a true leader! He knows how to win and lose. The young men he leads are better human beings because of that. Keep leading Coach Izzo (and this is from a Wisconite and Badgers fan).
Ya right lol.he berates his players n refs he's a duece
As some one said. "Some thing's build character. Some things reveal character" and this is so true
I am from Alabama and an Alabama fan, I am a high school basketball coach going on 24 years, I could listen to this man talk for hours upon hours, he has always been a favorite not because he is a great basketball coach, which he is, but because of the kind of man he is. Any kid that has ever played for Coach Izzo, consider yourself blessed!!!
Wisconsin fan. I enjoyed the rivalry between Bo Ryan and Tom Izzo and I've always respected the heck out of Coach Izzo. Even more so now. You tell 'em Tom!!!!
Indiana fan here.....Izzo is a great coach and represents the sport and B1G well. Well said, coach.
From Badger fan, thank you coach, that right there is deserving of a standing ovation.
IU fan here…. Coach is spot on!! Much respect!
The players battle each other thru the game, pushing, setting picks, grabbing, fouling, and now because of some hot head they don't think they can be men enough to shake hands without a fight. Izzo is so right, it is a TEACHABLE moment. If you can't be a good looser, you will never be a great winner.
All of sports need more coaches like him!!!!!
I love Izzo..Tom has no problem grabbing and pushing his players when they screw up. We need to go back to the Old School!
As a former college asst. I agree big time with Coach Izzo. What Howard did should Teach your Children how not to be as a leader. What guys like Izzo, Larry Brown, Roy Williams ,Coach K, have done shall be taken serious. And learn from those men. Coaches are Teachers. Not people that just start swinging. You should teach these kids how to be a 1st Class citizen. I love it Tom!!
Thanks for sharing. Always good to hear this from a leader. You have my RESPECT.
Couldn't agree more. If the teams aren't man enough to shake hands after the game, the game shouldn't be played.
As a person who played sports and coaching as well I always love to go shake someones hand that beat me I want to congratulate them no hard feelings. It honestly makes me feel good after a loss to just hear from the guy who beat me "good game" it's a respect thing I also as a winner love to hear congrats from a person I beat and pay them respect. Probably the worst thing weve seen latly is people not being able to suck up a loss the Michigan thing and heavyweight title fight are good examples
Five stars for Coach Izzo
Awhile back, Jerry Kramer released a multi-CD set of excerpts from tape recordings he made for his books on the Green Bay Packers. In the Super Bowl II pre-game talk, Vince Lombardi goes over the players line for the national anthem as if he is describing a play. And in training camp, Bud Grant would have an anthem drill -- players were taught how to stand at attention.
I wonder how Lombardi would have handled Colin Kaepernick?
Quality coach, will root for him.
Respect simply put
I think I love this man
Amen Tom!
Well said indeed💯
There should be a pre-game handshake and a post-game handshake.
Love the guy. Always a straight shooter!
I agree with Tom in every single word he said. I am sick of kids that think they don't have to do anything you don't want to. It's bad for all of us
Be Humble in Victory and Defeat. As the LEADER of any group, look in the mirror first for being accountable for your actions. Little eyes are watching, am I representing what I want my players to be? It truly is a sad day for college basketball when any coach would take a swing at somebody, regardless of the circumstance.
if a person grabs you and makes you talk to them, what are you going to do ? There are plenty of coaches that do blow bys (not shake a hand or two ) at the end of games, does a person have the right to grab you?
@@williamgoodlett4938 I get what you are saying. I felt Gard could have just kept walking but it does not justify Howard throwing a punch/slap at the assistant...especially as the leader of the Michigan Program. In my humble opinion.
I Stand with Tom Izzo, this division and erosion of our traditions has to stop. before this country can't come back.
Purdue fan, Tom Izzo fan !!
Thanks for your rant and opinion Tom Izzo.
GOooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Tom Izzo!
Im with Tom!
GOAT
Good take Izz. Too bad Juwan wasn’t listening. What a punk. Someone touched me in the handshake line. I think I will throw a punch but not shake hands.
In soccer, they use handshake lines at the start of the game to eliminate these issues. Therefore, if players want to engage after the contest, they do it on their own accord.
He'll never do it, BUT THIS IS who I want to replace Boeheim, everybody up here seems to want Pitino, no way. My second fav coach, my second fav team is Mich St., historically the class of Big 10 basketball ( Purdue deserves credit too). When Boeheim and Izzo clash it's always epic!!! JUST A WISH, NEVER HAPPEN, LOL.
I love it. Need that sportsmanship. Juwon Howard was 100% wrong for what he did.
Love how he said he wanted to shake hands and didn't care if he caught Covid.
In my humble opinion!😊
Izzo would have crushed Howard. Iz was a college athlete and has degrees in judo, karate and competes in senior underground mma in northern Michigan. I saw him break 2 arms in one night.
What would he have done to the Assistant coach ?
Coach Izzo is someone who I'd want my kids to be coached from. Juan Howard came a long way from his days in Michigan and NBA as a person. It was a horrible display of.... he's a role model to these kids. Next year his son is gonna be on his team, and he knows he can't be doing that. I'm sure Howard regrets this with every ounce of his cell.
Amen! If everyone of influence had the courage to stand up for these principles, we would have a far different country. TEACH ON! You, John Wooden, perhaps aa lot more principled individuals have coached with such a great heart! With highest regard, KW
Exactly!! A man shakes hand with someone a boy waves or walks away and throws a fit. He is spot on quit being so soft on kids teach them to be adults
If I had any bball talent I would want to play for Izzo. Yea you are going to get coached hard, prob find out you are not as good as you thought you were. But, if you stick with him he will get the most out of the talent you have. You will leave the program a better player on the Court and better person off the court.
Shake hands BEFORE the game ,,,
I’m a Badger fan and a Wisconsin alum. A couple of weeks ago MSU came to Madison put a beat down on Bucky. They just played better. Everyone shook hands as normal and exchanged small talk at the end, very classy. The other Michigan coach should take a lesson from that.
Agree 100%
Big Ten just trying to rile things up What a dumb question, especially since he said it was a stupid idea to get rid of the handshake line. Why ask the question?….
If you're not teaching sportsmanship, you're not teaching sports.
😂
LOL everything he says applies to Juwan Howard!
Always shake hands pregame
Say it or dont. Its that simple. Physical violence is never tolerated. There did it for you. And no this isnt some 50:50 political hot potato...it is in fact what separate human society from life in the jungle.
Perhaps the players are taking their cues from the greatest sore loser in my lifetime, who could not man up, accept defeat and attend the inauguration of the winner. Demonstrating respect and accountability begins at the top.
This coach is full of it.
How
Yes. izzo is Full of leadership and respect for the game. Teaching young men how to conduct themselves after losing. Your full of crap with your weak comment.
Did he hurt your feelings?
Full of common sense and respect
He said no lies though snowflake
We shouldn't do the handshake line because it is dumb to begin with. The whole "because we have always done it that way" thing is the dumbest reason to do anything. Izzo gets his players to do thuggish things in game like what happened last year with Ayo Dosunmu and now wants to preach good sportsmanship? I call BS. It's time for old hats like Izzo to retire if he doesn't like changes.