Mississippi State's Coach Mike Leach Passed Away

An absolute favorite. The world is better with Mike Leach in it. An offensive mind second only to the HBC. And an interview to match. That’s saying a lot.

 

Nah. People handle things differently. Sometimes I write publicly but often times I don't. Friend of mine just lost a family member and his social media was flooded with well wishers. I only responded with a text after a day to let him know once the dust settles and he's up to it give me a shout. This says nothing one way or the other.

But I haven't done it yet so I'll pay my respects and say what I know of Leach I like and I think he got railroaded at Texas tech, it never swayed my feelings of him. He seems genuine and grounded like our own beloved Spurrier which is why I think many are moved so much by this.

 

From what we know about Billy, he is probably actually praying and saving words for when they seem appropriate to him.

This story is still being written.

 

Or better yet doing his communication directly to those impacted. Not making public comments.

 

Yep.

I think public outpouring is great. But its also easy and sometimes lazy. Just let the marketing folks handle it.

It takes time to actually say a prayer, make a phone call, or inquire behind the scenes.

 

Good story. Funny how much we value the down to earth qualities in a "celebrity. "

 

There’s a reason why so many people love this guy, and much of it has nothing to do with football.

“The year Leach worked on Stoops' staff, Oklahoma's coaches sometimes would gather at Mark Mangino's apartment after work. Coaches would tap out as the hours wore on, while Leach forged ahead, ever the night owl, ever curious.”

"Mangino would be going to bed, and Mike would be sitting on the end of the bed, still watching ‘Howard Stern,'" Stoops said.

"He is the best," Stoops added, "and we’re praying. He is unique. There’s nobody like him, I promise you.”

'Nobody like him': Mike Leach is one of a kind – take it from Bob Stoops

 

R.I.P. Pirate.

 

The untold 1999 Texas-Oklahoma story of Mike Leach's fake play script

Leach dropped a fake play script on the field during pre game warmup against Texas. Texas coaches used it to guess what OU was going to run and and quickly fell behind!!

Leach is one of those guys when you see him on tv, you stop to listen to what he is going to say.

 

May he rest in peace. Sad

 

A friend was in Europe on vacation and his son passed away unexpectedly. Before the friend could be contacted, the son’s friends were offering their condolences to the family on Facebook without thinking.
Fortunately, the friend did not look in Facebook that day.

 

Oh damn!!! Hate to hear that.

 

College football lost a good coach and better character
RIP coach and may God grant peace to his family

 

The sport lost a good one. One of a kind really.

Condolences to the team, his friends, and family.

Rest in peace Coach Leach.

 

Heart wrenching

 

Hate to see this. RIP Coach.

 

Ugh....rest easy, Coach.

 

This one hurts.