Tom Izzo spotted at opening day of Michigan State football training camp
Michigan State beat reporter Matt Wenzel snapped a picture shortly after practice opened up of Tom Izzo talking to MSU football head coach Jonathan Smith. Izzo has been a support of Smith's all the way back to the hiring process and has supported him throughout his early tenure.
You can see the picture below:
The Spartans will have a month to prepare for what many hope to be a bounce-back season. MSU will open its season with an August 29 showdown with Western Michigan at home in Spartan Stadium.
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