The comeback win gave Izzo his 353rd Big Ten victory to tie Bob Knight and there are obvious parallels between the two – success, longevity and a burning passion that spills onto the floor. Although Izzo has downplayed the record, tying “The General” on the same day his 2000 national championship team was honored was rewarding.

I have memories of him kind of sneaking up on me my first game down there, and telling me how bad the officials are going to be,” Izzo reminisced Monday. “And he did it right in front of the officials,