Tom Izzo Says It's Been an “Honor and a Privilege” to Coach Against Bruce Thornton: “We Couldn't Guard Him with a Fish Net”

Tom Izzo Says It's Been an “Honor and a Privilege” to Coach Against Bruce Thornton: “We Couldn't Guard Him with a Fish Net”

Tom Izzo hadn't fielded a single question before he started raving about Bruce Thornton. Michigan State's legendary head coach made sure to rave about Thornton to his face, too, before and after the game. But he wanted to make clear, in the opening statement of his press conference, the high esteem he holds for Ohio State's star guard. "I talked to Thornton before the game, told him it's been an honor and a privilege to coach against him for …