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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo, left, talks to the media during the Big Ten basketball media day in Rosemont, Ill. , Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009.

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  1. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo gives instructions to a player during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oakland Michigan, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 88-57.
  2. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo scolds a player during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wofford, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 72-60.
  3. Michigan State University head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the second half of his team's NCAA basketball game against the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina December 1, 2009.
  4. Michigan State University head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the second half of his team's NCAA basketball game against the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina December 1, 2009.
  5. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009.
  6. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo motions to his team while playing Massachusetts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Atlantic City, N.J., on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009. Michigan State won 106-68.
  7. Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo shouts to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Atlantic City, N.J. Florida won 77-74.
  8. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, left, congratulates Korie Lucious who comes out of the game during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Valparaiso, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 90-60.
  9. Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel, center, smiles as he addresses the crowd as his Big Ten champion football team was recognized at halftime of the Ohio State-Eastern Michigan NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio.
  10. Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel, center, smiles as he addresses the crowd as his Big Ten champion football team was recognized at halftime of the Ohio State-Eastern Michigan NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio.
  11. Ohio State running back Dan Herron celebrates victory over Michigan as he leaves the field with a rose between his teeth following their NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Michigan November 21, 2009. Ohio State defeated Michigan 21-10, clinching an outright Big Ten title and will play in the Rose Bowl.
  12. In this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, photo, Michigan State linebacker Greg Jones celebrates a tackle for a loss during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in East Lansing, Mich. Jones was named Big Ten defensive player of the year by the media.
  13. COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 14: Offensive lineman George Makridis #56 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates the Buckeyes' 27-24 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes with a rose in his mouth at Ohio Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State will represent the Big Ten Conference in the Rose Bowl.
  14. Ohio State players and fans celebrate after a 27-24 overtime win over Iowa in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. The victory assures the Buckeyes a share of the Big Ten title and a trip to the Rose Bowl.
  15. Ohio State cornerback Kurt Coleman (4) celebrates with rose after Ohio State's 27-24 overtime win over Iowa in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. The victory assures the Buckeyes a share of the Big Ten title and a trip to the Rose Bowl.
  16. Ohio State defensive end Jonathan Newsome celebrates with a rose after a 27-24 overtime win over Iowa in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. The victory assures the Buckeyes a share of the Big Ten title and a trip to the Rose Bowl.

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