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    It’s because of those question marks that Izzo worries, but it’s also because he knows how important leadership is while chasing championship trophies. "Why didn’t we win a (Big Ten) championship in (eight) years? I still think one of those reasons was good leadership — I wouldn’t trade (Drew Neitzel) or (Chris Hill) or Alan Anderson or (Kelvin) Torbert — good leaders, good guys, but was it great leadership? ... Was it enough to drag a lot of people with you when times weren’t good? And that’s what the great teams can do, and that’s why I think we have a chance, and I think we have a good chance." For the first time since 2006, the Spartans will have an athletic wing player starting at shooting guard. Full Article at The State News
    Why didn’t we win a (Big Ten) championship in (eight) years? I still think one of those reasons was good leadership — I wouldn’t trade (Drew Neitzel) or (Chris Hill) or Alan Anderson or (Kelvin) Torbert — good leaders, good guys, but was it great leadership? ... Was it enough to drag a lot of people with you when times weren’t good? And that’s what the great teams can do, and that’s why I think we have a chance, and I think we have a good chance.
    Tom Izzo – Tom Izzo SOURCE: The State News 1 month ago
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Izzo concerned about team leadership
  1. I thought we had an athletic team last year, but I think we’ll be an even more athletic team this year ... The position is built for a jet, and we’ve got one in Summers and a pretty good one, who’s a better athlete than I even thought, in Allen. Korie Lucious can play there some, and he can run too.
    Tom Izzo – Tom Izzo SOURCE: The State News 1 month ago
  2. I wish I could say, ‘No,’ but I’m glad I can say, ‘Yes,’
    Tom Izzo – Tom Izzo SOURCE: The State News 1 month ago
  3. Do we have the leadership?
    SOURCE: The State News 1 month ago
  4. Being able to lead yourself is one thing — being able to lead a group of people is another. And I don’t say that negatively toward them, but that will take place when the adversity hits, which I’m sure will happen a few times this year.
    SOURCE: The State News 1 month ago

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