Tom Izzo Convinced Nick Saban to Pick Michigan State in NCAA Tourney Bracket
Nick Saban’s NCAA tournament bracket had been decided before the influence of an old friend forced him to reconsider.
Sometime before the start of the second round of the annual postseason competition used to determine a national champion, the Alabama coach spoke to Tom Izzo, the Michigan State men’s basketball coach, who convinced Saban to change his pick that initially saw No...