Friday Links: All About Izzo

Written by Brendan Bowers on Friday, 11 June 2010 12:41.

So Tom Izzo was in the Cleveland last night, and while it seems to have gone well from the Cavs prospective, he did head back without committing: Tom Izzo visits with Cleveland Cavaliers but leaves town without making a decision - PD, Brian Windhorst

Meanwhile, Spartan Fans gathered for a rally back at MSU to show Izzo how much they care...Izzo was quoted as saying his decision one way or another would be forthcoming: Tom Izzo on Cavs Situation: 'It's not going to be forever' - Detroit Free Press, Shannon Shelton

And on that decision, how many people could say honestly that they'd not take a job that doubles their salary, guaranteed, for five more years? Maybe one factor he's 'thinking' about: Izzo to Cleveland doesn't have to be just about LeBron James - WFNY, Andrew

This morning then, per Andy Katz, Izzo is apparently closer to saying yes to the Cavaliers than previously thought...according to a source of his: Source: Tom Izzo Closer to Taking Cavs job - ESPN, Andy Katz

So while we're speaking of sources, Izzo, and the Cavaliers, I suggest you take a look, at this look, at the conflicting reports from sources on Izzo earlier this week: On Conflicting Reports regarding Tom Izzo and the Cavaliers - Cleveland Frowns, Pete

But wherever the information is coming from, lets just say its enough to have our friends in Sparty-land a tad nervous this morning. Worrying only shortens our lives - Sparty MSU

Real question here though, does LBJ like Izzo? Count Phillip as a guy who thinks LeBron would have to for it to get this far: Jackson Not Convinced Cavs aren't consulting LeBron on coaching search - AOL Fanhouse, Chris Tomasson

In the end will it happen? It may just come down to timing: For both Izzo and Cavs, its all about timing - Curse of Cleveland, Kirk

And lastly....

As a guy who was on the roster during Bill Sudeck's final season, thanks to Jim Wyant for making this donation, and thanks to Terry Pluto for helping people remember a Cleveland Institution, Coach Bill Sudeck: Former Coach Inspires CWRU Graduate to Donate $4 million to school - Plain Dealer, Terry Pluto

And if you want to donate to a good cause yourself, Mario and Rob are currently 14,000 feet above sea level into their climb, click here to help: Wounded Warriors Project - Team Sawtooth Soldiers