SpotterEDU CEO and former DI associate head coach Richard Carter sits down with the head coach of the Northern Illinois Huskies, Mark Montgomery. Coach Montgomery discusses how he has gained perspective through the Covid-19 pandemic and what he is trying to take from it moving forward (2:24). He outlines the differences in offseason training since he was a top prospect in Michigan (12:47) and the lessons he learned playing for the legendary Jud Heathcote at Michigan State (19:40).  Rick and Coach Montgomery analyze the effects that the new transfer rule will play in combination with the inability to recruit during the pandemic (30:52).  They also explore their tutelage under Tom Izzo at Michigan State and how that has propelled Coach Montgomery into a head coaching career of his own (38:32).