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The Latest Breaking News from Mike Leach

ReliaQuest Bowl: Revamped Illinois secondary under the gun vs. Mississippi State ‘Air Raid’

Pass defense has been the Illini’s biggest strength, but that was with Devon Witherspoon and Sydney Brown.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 1, 2023

TCU will honor Mike Leach during Fiesta Bowl

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — What will be on the mind of TCU coach Sonny Dykes in the hours leading up to the Fiesta Bowl College Football Playoff battle with Michigan?

Tribune News Service · Dec 30, 2022

Illinois vs Mississippi State ReliaQuest Bowl Prediction Game Preview

Illinois vs Mississippi State game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the ReliaQuest Bowl on Monday, January 2, 2023

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 30, 2022

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From Muleshoe to Fort Worth: How a small Texas town molded TCU offensive coordinator Garrett Riley

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — More than 385 miles west of Fort Worth, the small Texas town Muleshoe has become a key place in the current landscape of college football.

Tribune News Service · Dec 29, 2022

Texas Tech, Ole Miss Honor Mike Leach at Texas Bowl

The late Mississippi State coach led the Red Raiders to five bowl wins in 10 seasons.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 29, 2022

For Illinois’ Bret Bielema, a bit of calm amid the chaos is a most welcome Christmas gift

A contract extension, a new recruiting class and some precious time at home are happy, hopeful things the Illini coach can hold on to during a trying holiday season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2022

Ole Miss vs Texas Tech TaxAct Texas Bowl Prediction Game Preview

Ole Miss vs Texas Tech game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the TaxAct Texas Bowl on Wednesday, December 28

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 23, 2022

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Football World Advocates for Mike Leach’s Inclusion in the Hall of Fame

Some say the stringent Hall of Fame standards should be relaxed for the legendary Mississippi State coach.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 23, 2022

Missouri to Honor Leach With Pirate Cowbell Helmet Sticker

The touching tribute will come during the Tigers’ matchup against Wake Forest in the Gasparilla Bowl.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 23, 2022

Unpacking the Silliness of College Football’s Coaching Carousel

There weren’t many massive shifts in college football leadership this year, but the changes that were made slot into a few distinguishable tiers.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 23, 2022

Eagles’ Gardner Minshew named starter; Jalen Hurts sidelined against Cowboys

PHILADELPHIA — The last few days have been a whirlwind for Gardner Minshew.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 22, 2022

Mac Engel: A 6-man football coach has a Mike Leach story. If it wasn’t Leach you wouldn’t buy it.

FORT WORTH, Texas — Mike Leach stopping to coach a 6-man football team on his way to the airport is about the most Mike Leach thing ever.

Tribune News Service · Dec 21, 2022

One of Mike Leach’s Last Acts Saved a Starkville Restaurant

As the town said goodbye to the Mississippi State coach, one local owner shared a personal story.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 20, 2022

Gardner Minshew delivers touching eulogy for Mike Leach

Gardner Minshew paid tribute to Mike Leach at the coach's memorial service

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 20, 2022

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Sports Illustrated · Dec 20, 2022

QBs, Coaches Share Tales of Papa Leach’s Brilliant Football Mind

The next time you tune in for any game, you will see a piece of Mike Leach’s influence. That, his pupils say, will be the coach’s legacy.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2022

Illinois’ Bret Bielema on old friend Mike Leach — and one last, laugh-filled conversation

They weren’t just colleagues and counterparts, after all. They were pals from the coaching road.

Tribune News Service · Dec 17, 2022

Kevin Sherrington: Nothing wrong with being system QB, in fact, it might be what Cowboys’ Dak Prescott needs

DALLAS — Another day, another Mike Leach story: Back in the day, whenever scouts sneered that the Pirate’s quarterbacks were merely products of a “system,” and thus not to be entrusted with a franchise’s fortunes, he argued that no one should take the NFL seriously on the subject. All you…

Sports Illustrated · Dec 16, 2022

Miami (Ohio) to Pay Tribute to Mike Leach at Bowl Friday

Leach died earlier this week from heart complications.

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Tribune News Service · Dec 16, 2022

Inside the unforgettable job interview that led to Mike Leach's hire (and a lasting friendship) at Washington State

Bill Moos wants to tell you about the time he met Mike Leach.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 15, 2022

Coaches, Players, Fans pay tribute to Mississippi State coach Mike Leach

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach is known for his colorful personality and hilarious interviews. At 61, Leach is gone too soon.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 15, 2022

Hal Mumme Recounts 15-Hour Phone Call With Protégé Mike Leach

The former football coach recalled a lengthy, yet exciting conversation with his good friend who died on Monday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 15, 2022

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid discuss Mike Leach’s impact on football

#Chiefs HC Andy Reid and QB Patrick Mahomes shared their thoughts on the impact late college coach Mike Leach had on the game of football. | from @EdEastonJr

Tribune News Service · Dec 15, 2022

Kevin Sherrington: Mike Leach didn’t set out to change college football, but that’s exactly what happened

DALLAS — My first one-on-one with Mike Leach was over the phone, his preferred method of communication outside the bigger pulpit of press conferences. He liked the freedom, and, to his credit, he always called back. Almost to a fault. Like the time the Houston Chronicle’s Joseph Duarte waited all…

Sports Illustrated · Dec 15, 2022

Inside Zach Arnett’s Abrupt Ascension at Mississippi State

Arnett’s sudden promotion after Mike Leach’s death is unexpected, but it was only a matter of time before the 36-year-old nabbed a head coaching job.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2022

Mississippi State will hire defensive coordinator Zach Arnett to replace Mike Leach

Mississippi State was working to finalize a four-year contract with the 36-year-old Arnett.

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