EAST LANSING — Tom Izzo is working for free. Well, at least in some capacity.

When Michigan State fired Alan Haller as athletic director May 1 , Michigan State named Izzo a co-interim athletic director alongside deputy AD Jen Smith. Taking over the reins of the athletic department and helping hire new AD J Batt , Izzo had more on his plate than just basketball — like always for a coach who’s as active as anyone on the Michigan State campus.

Like usual, Izzo put Michigan State first. According to President Kevin Guskiewicz, Izzo denied any extra pay for his temporary role, one he and Smith will remain in until Batt takes over the week of June 16.

“Coach Izzo refused to take any additional compensation,” Guskiewicz told The Detroit News June 1. “He’s like, ‘I love this place. This is

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