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Michigan State HC Tom Izzo 'saddened' by Jonathan Smith's firing, but understanding of decision

On3 imageby: Jake Lyskawa16 hours agojakelyskawa
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo with former Spartan football coach Jonathan Smith (photo by Jim Comparoni for SpartanMag.com).
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo with former Spartan football coach Jonathan Smith (photo by Jim Comparoni for SpartanMag.com).

Tom Izzo understood Michigan State's decision to fire Jonathan Smith, but he admitted that he was "saddened" by the news.

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