Friday will mark another chapter in the storied rivalry between the Michigan Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, once again, told the media he hated the Wolverines, but he did reiterate his respect for Dusty May's program. “You guys are awesome, too, because every year you want me to tell you how much I hate them,” Izzo told the media. The key word is respect — and I do respect them a lot. But I like my team, too.”Izzo pays Michigan respectDale Young-Imagn ImagesThe Michigan Wolverines suffered a home loss to Wisconsin, but Michigan regained its composure and has won five in a row since.