Tom Izzo desperately wants to be considered an elite coach.

It’s the latest No Filter Sports Podcast with Eli Zaret, Denny McLain and Bob Page.

• Michigan State readies for a possible national title! But can they beat Texas Tech? And will Tom be on his best behavior — or not?
• Former Detroit News columnist, Detroit 97.1 radio talk show host and MSU reporter Terry Foster joins the guys with his thoughts.
• Meanwhile, the topic of paying college athletes roars on and leads to a fiery debate among Eli, Denny and Bob.
• It’s the home-opening series of the year for the Tigers. Denny remembers a really crappy — uh, literally — Tigers opening day of his own!
• Other MLB topics? Ron Darling pops off — but is he lying? The $300-million man punks out.
• The wives of Eli and Denny speak out.
• Should the Wings really “Lose for Hughes?” Might the Pistons do better to lose — period?
  Those stories and much more — right here!