What was on Tom Izzo's shoes during Michigan State basketball's win over Minnesota on Tuesday night? Messages and perspective from cancer patients.

The Michigan State Spartans were, seemingly, in control throughout the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Despite that, head coach Tom Izzo was still visibly animated and getting on his players throughout the 73-51 win.

With a blowout win at home against Minnesota on Tuesday night, Michigan State basketball has achieved something for the first time in program history since Tom Izzo took over thirty years ago by going unbeaten in December and January.