Re: Izzo to the Lakers

by **steveschneider** 4/27/2016, 11:44 am

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
steveschneider wrote:

Don't leave me yard signs are so 2010. I want to see 'We Love You Izzo' mowed into 70 acres of corn and photographed from above with drone technology.
maybe I could arrange for a drone to drop a picture of my daughter (sorry For bin) onto the front lawn of the Berkowitz Center - her name is "Thomasina Izzo Sakimano" - and the picture includes our dog, Timbo, wearing a green Spartan bandanna around his neck.. kissing the floor of our basement designed as an identical replica of the Breslin Center floor. This would illustrate, I hope, our commitment to MSU in hopes that Tom would reciprocate with his commitment to Spartan athletics.

think that would make him stay?

That's pretty good!

I think a couple of breathy voice mails from a public pay phone begging him not to leave will do the trick.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 4/27/2016, 11:50 am

steveschneider wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:
maybe I could arrange for a drone to drop a picture of my daughter (sorry For bin) onto the front lawn of the Berkowitz Center - her name is "Thomasina Izzo Sakimano" - and the picture includes our dog, Timbo, wearing a green Spartan bandanna around his neck.. kissing the floor of our basement designed as an identical replica of the Breslin Center floor. This would illustrate, I hope, our commitment to MSU in hopes that Tom would reciprocate with his commitment to Spartan athletics.

think that would make him stay?

That's pretty good!

I think a couple of breathy voice mails from a public pay phone begging him not to leave will do the trick.

I think until I get some definitive word, I'll stay curled up under a tapestry of "Don't Leave Me Tom" yard signs from the last time he considered taking another girl to the 8th grade sock hop.

I think I'll put on some oversized, frumpy sweats, light some candles, put on my favorite Taylor Swift record and eat a tub of ice cream.. waiting.

by **steveschneider** 4/27/2016, 11:58 am

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
steveschneider wrote:

That's pretty good!

I think a couple of breathy voice mails from a public pay phone begging him not to leave will do the trick.
I think until I get some definitive word, I'll stay curled up under a tapestry of "Don't Leave Me Tom" yard signs from the last time he considered taking another girl to the 8th grade sock hop.

I think I'll put on some oversized, frumpy sweats, light some candles, put on my favorite Taylor Swift record and eat a tub of ice cream.. waiting.

For my analysis sessions I'm going to put my mommy issues on hold while I work through a few of my college sports problems.

by **steveschneider** 4/27/2016, 11:59 am

I also think I need a stronger dose of meds to deal with the Tigers depressing batting lineup. Note to self, add that to the list.

by **DWags** 4/27/2016, 12:51 pm

I'm about 98% sure he won't ever leave MSU. That said, if I was him, I'd take the gig if offered. Why not? I thnk the hours are less, the pay will be way more, you don't have an 18 year old kids mom making a decision that will affect you positively or negatively because she's either half crazy or hasn't like MSU since birth. It's got to be insane. We feel bummed out because some kid who has never been at MSU, who has never come to MSU, and will never score a bucket for us chooses another school. However it doesn't affect us. It directly affects his life. At least in the NBA he gets to pick out the food and cook it. It's his decision. I think for the last 5 years of life as a coach, that would be a great gig. Besides, no way are the lakers worse next year than they are this year.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 4/27/2016, 12:54 pm

DWags wrote:I'm about 98% sure he won't ever leave MSU. That said, if I was him, I'd take the gig if offered. Why not? I thnk the hours are less, the pay will be way more, you don't have an 18 year old kids mom making a decision that will affect you positively or negatively because she's either half crazy or hasn't like MSU since birth. It's got to be insane. We feel bummed out because some kid who has never been at MSU, who has never come to MSU, and will never score a bucket for us chooses another school. However it doesn't affect us. It directly affects his life. At least in the NBA he gets to pick out the food and cook it. It's his decision. I think for the last 5 years of life as a coach, that would be a great gig. Besides, no way are the lakers worse next year than they are this year.

speak for yourself.

by **DWags** 4/27/2016, 12:56 pm

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
DWags wrote:I'm about 98% sure he won't ever leave MSU. That said, if I was him, I'd take the gig if offered. Why not? I thnk the hours are less, the pay will be way more, you don't have an 18 year old kids mom making a decision that will affect you positively or negatively because she's either half crazy or hasn't like MSU since birth. It's got to be insane. We feel bummed out because some kid who has never been at MSU, who has never come to MSU, and will never score a bucket for us chooses another school. However it doesn't affect us. It directly affects his life. At least in the NBA he gets to pick out the food and cook it. It's his decision. I think for the last 5 years of life as a coach, that would be a great gig. Besides, no way are the lakers worse next year than they are this year.
speak for yourself.

That's the queens we Bob.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 4/27/2016, 1:01 pm

DWags wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:speak for yourself.

That's the queens we Bob.

I'll just have you know that such scenarios keep me up at night.

by **NigelUno** 4/27/2016, 1:02 pm

DWags wrote:I'm about 98% sure he won't ever leave MSU. That said, if I was him, I'd take the gig if offered. Why not? I thnk the hours are less, the pay will be way more, you don't have an 18 year old kids mom making a decision that will affect you positively or negatively because she's either half crazy or hasn't like MSU since birth. It's got to be insane. We feel bummed out because some kid who has never been at MSU, who has never come to MSU, and will never score a bucket for us chooses another school. However it doesn't affect us. It directly affects his life. At least in the NBA he gets to pick out the food and cook it. It's his decision. I think for the last 5 years of life as a coach, that would be a great gig. Besides, no way are the lakers worse next year than they are this year.

He could double their win total from last year and still lose 48 games.

by **DWags** 4/27/2016, 1:02 pm

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
DWags wrote:

That's the queens we Bob.
I'll just have you know that such scenarios keep me up at night.

Really? You should jump around in other threads and say that too. Honestly, I wonder if anybody on this board knows that?

by Triple Sparty 4/27/2016, 1:03 pm

NBA is much more travel during the season, though. And I'd be curious on how the hours compare.

by **DWags** 4/27/2016, 1:04 pm

NigelUno wrote:
DWags wrote:I'm about 98% sure he won't ever leave MSU. That said, if I was him, I'd take the gig if offered. Why not? I thnk the hours are less, the pay will be way more, you don't have an 18 year old kids mom making a decision that will affect you positively or negatively because she's either half crazy or hasn't like MSU since birth. It's got to be insane. We feel bummed out because some kid who has never been at MSU, who has never come to MSU, and will never score a bucket for us chooses another school. However it doesn't affect us. It directly affects his life. At least in the NBA he gets to pick out the food and cook it. It's his decision. I think for the last 5 years of life as a coach, that would be a great gig. Besides, no way are the lakers worse next year than they are this year.

He could double their win total from last year and still lose 48 games.

Two things: 1. the next Lakers coach has it made. 2. Following Izzo at MSU would suck.

I'd definitely want to be the man that followed the man that followed Izzo.

by Triple Sparty 4/27/2016, 1:05 pm

Dwags are you back on wagon? Seem more irritable lately, no offense.

by **DWags** 4/27/2016, 1:07 pm

Triple Sparty wrote:Dwags are you back on wagon? Seem more irritable lately, no offense.

Why? I just think I'd take that job if I was Izzo. Don't think it would be a bad thing for him. I'm looking at it from what I'd like at that age. Life gets harder as you get in your 50's and beyond, you just can't do what you could do in your 40's.

by **The_Dude** 4/27/2016, 1:30 pm

by **NigelUno** 4/27/2016, 1:38 pm

DWags wrote:
Triple Sparty wrote:Dwags are you back on wagon? Seem more irritable lately, no offense.

Why? I just think I'd take that job if I was Izzo. Don't think it would be a bad thing for him. I'm looking at it from what I'd like at that age. Life gets harder as you get in your 50's and beyond, you just can't do what you could do in your 40's.

I think he would have taken the Cleveland job if Lebron stayed. I don't think he would handle losing 40+ games very well.

That being said, I don't think he's a top candidate anyway.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 4/27/2016, 1:40 pm

DWags wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:I'll just have you know that such scenarios keep me up at night.

Really? You should jump around in other threads and say that too. Honestly, I wonder if anybody on this board knows that?

I will in a few minutes.

as the new sideline reporter, I'm kinda busy with some paperwork.

by **steveschneider** 4/27/2016, 1:56 pm

DWags wrote:
Triple Sparty wrote:Dwags are you back on wagon? Seem more irritable lately, no offense.

Why? I just think I'd take that job if I was Izzo. Don't think it would be a bad thing for him. I'm looking at it from what I'd like at that age. Life gets harder as you get in your 50's and beyond, you just can't do what you could do in your 40's.

I agree.

It's been something he's always wanted, and he's gotta be into the last 3-4 years of his career wouldn't you think?

If offered I think he takes it. Would I hate to see him go? Yes, but not a bad ending to his run as an MSU coach.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 4/27/2016, 1:58 pm

steveschneider wrote:
DWags wrote:

Why? I just think I'd take that job if I was Izzo. Don't think it would be a bad thing for him. I'm looking at it from what I'd like at that age. Life gets harder as you get in your 50's and beyond, you just can't do what you could do in your 40's.

I agree.

It's been something he's always wanted, and he's gotta be into the last 3-4 years of his career wouldn't you think?

If offered I think he takes it. Would I hate to see him go? Yes, but not a bad ending to his run as an MSU coach.

as much as I'd hate to see him flirt with the NBA, the yard sign industry in East Lansing would probably really enjoy the spike in sells.

by **Turtleneck** 5/1/2016, 12:23 pm

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 5/1/2016, 12:26 pm

Oh please let it be true Turtleneck.

by **Turtleneck** 5/1/2016, 12:32 pm

Izzo wants to coach Carmelo.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 5/1/2016, 12:35 pm

Turtleneck wrote:Izzo wants to coach Carmelo.

That sounds hideous.

by **Turtleneck** 5/1/2016, 12:51 pm

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:Izzo wants to coach Carmelo.

That sounds hideous.

According to this article, it is a done deal.

http://www.sportsworldreport.com/articles/29560/20140425/ny-knicks-rumors-steve-kerr-billy-donovan-tom-izzo-jeff-van-gundy-head-coach-options-for-phil-jackson-to-hire.htm

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 5/1/2016, 12:53 pm

Turtleneck wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:

That sounds hideous.

According to this article, it is a done deal.

http://www.sportsworldreport.com/articles/29560/20140425/ny-knicks-rumors-steve-kerr-billy-donovan-tom-izzo-jeff-van-gundy-head-coach-options-for-phil-jackson-to-hire.htm

#MakeSpartanHoopsGreatAgain

by **Turtleneck** 5/1/2016, 12:59 pm

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:

According to this article, it is a done deal.

http://www.sportsworldreport.com/articles/29560/20140425/ny-knicks-rumors-steve-kerr-billy-donovan-tom-izzo-jeff-van-gundy-head-coach-options-for-phil-jackson-to-hire.htm

#MakeSpartanHoopsGreatAgain

At this point, you should start a thread asking who should replace Izzo.

by **Dr. Strangelove** 5/1/2016, 1:25 pm

Does Izzo know the triangle?

Seriously, do you think is a coincidence that Izzo's name is out there?

Izzo wants his name out there just like when he told Gus Johnson off the record that he "didn't feel appreciated" and whamo he was flirting with the Cavs.

No question that he built msu into a great program but the fact is he never validated the 2000 championship.

If he wants to go let him go and turn the reins over to Fife.

by Guest 5/15/2016, 6:20 pm

Former College coach Dwane Casey wins his 2nd game 7 of this playoff season.

by **Travis of the Cosmos** 5/15/2016, 6:25 pm

LooseGoose wrote:Former College coach Dwane Casey wins his 2nd game 7 of this playoff season.

Never a head coach. Don't bump threads purely for the purpose of being disingenuous goose. Give all the details up front.

by Guest 5/15/2016, 6:49 pm

Travis of the Cosmos wrote:
LooseGoose wrote:Former College coach Dwane Casey wins his 2nd game 7 of this playoff season.

Never a head coach. Don't bump threads purely for the purpose of being disingenuous goose. Give all the details up front.

Go back to Put IN Bay.

by **Travis of the Cosmos** 5/15/2016, 7:39 pm

LooseGoose wrote:
Travis of the Cosmos wrote:

Never a head coach. Don't bump threads purely for the purpose of being disingenuous goose. Give all the details up front.

Go back to Put IN Bay.

I really really really don't want to do that right now.

by **Death Roe** 5/15/2016, 7:46 pm

Hi Travis. I didn't post much this weekend because I missed hanging out with you.

Isn't Turtleneck dumb?

by **Death Roe** 5/15/2016, 7:47 pm

Oh, Put In Bay sucks regardless of the time of year.

by **Travis of the Cosmos** 5/15/2016, 8:00 pm

Death Roe wrote:Oh, Put In Bay sucks regardless of the time of year.

It really isn't that great. But, whatever. There was drinking and lots of it. Probably too much.

Turtleneck is weird and creepy

by **Turtleneck** 5/15/2016, 8:06 pm

Travis of the Cosmos wrote:
Death Roe wrote:Oh, Put In Bay sucks regardless of the time of year.

It really isn't that great. But, whatever. There was drinking and lots of it. Probably too much.

Turtleneck is weird and creepy

Travis, please punch yourself in the face until you pass out. Thank you.

by **Travis of the Cosmos** 5/15/2016, 8:07 pm

I feel like I already did turtleneck

by **Turtleneck** 5/15/2016, 8:12 pm

Then do it again. Your level of commitment is pathetic.

by **Travis of the Cosmos** 5/15/2016, 8:13 pm

You're a mean person

by **Turtleneck** 5/15/2016, 8:16 pm

Travis of the Cosmos wrote:You're a mean person

Nice people finish last, Travis. That is pretty much established fact.

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