Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Mississippi State

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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mississippi State Football to Promote Zach Arnett as Head Coach

Arnett, 36, will be the third-youngest head coach in the FBS.

Sports Illustrated

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Why Mike Leach Was ‘the Most Interesting Man Alive’

Stories about the late coach from those that knew him paint the picture of his unparalleled life.

Sports Illustrated

Mac Engel: Mike Leach showed Texas Tech, and all of football, what is possible with a few passes

In college football, where cliche coach speak floods ear drums, Mike Leach made us listen.

Tribune News Service

John Clay: Two architects of Kentucky football’s ‘Air Raid’ era have now died, both too soon

They were both part of Hal Mumme’s first staff as football coach at the University of Kentucky. Guy Morriss was the former NFL offensive lineman from Texas. Mike Leach was the quirky law school graduate from California. Both are now gone, both way too soon.

Tribune News Service

Mississippi State Releases Stirring Video Tribute to Mike Leach

Leach died on Monday of heart-related complications at age 61.

Sports Illustrated

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Pete Carroll, Seahawks remember the late Mike Leach

As heartfelt condolences began circulating online for the Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach, among them were Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks organization.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Let the cowbells ring for Mike Leach, a true original who made college football more fun

Leach died Monday at 61, three weeks before he was to lead his Mississippi State team onto the field against Illinois in the ReliaQuest Bowl. The game will go on, and his absence will be felt.

Chicago Sun-Times

J. Brady McCollough: 'Call anytime.' Football great Mike Leach always seemed eager to learn from others.

Mike Leach sounded awful. It was Nov. 29, a Tuesday afternoon, and he could hardly speak without it being followed by a harsh, hacking cough. I didn't give it much thought at the time, as I was too busy enjoying the fact that a major college football coach was treating…

Los Angeles Times

Mississippi State to Play in ReliaQuest Bowl After Mike Leach’s Death

The Bulldogs will honor their coach by playing in their next game.

Sports Illustrated

Mike Leach Ineligible for College Football Hall of Fame Due to NFF Rule

The late Mississippi State coach may need a rule change to take his place among the game's legends.

Sports Illustrated

Chiefs players pay tribute to Mike Leach: ‘True legend of the game’

#Chiefs players took to Twitter to mourn the passing of and pay tribute to longtime college football coach Mike Leach.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Mike Leach Is Probably The Reason You Like Football

Mike Leach passed away. There will never be another like him, and he's probably the reason you like football

USA Today Sports Media Group

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Daily Mirror

Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach dies as NFL and college stars pay tribute

Mike Leach's death was confirmed on Monday night by Mississippi State University, and former college stars have paid tribute as many have gone onto have successful NFL careers

Chicago Sun-Times

Mike Leach, Mississippi State football coach, dies at 61

“Mike’s keen intellect and unvarnished candor made him one of the nation’s true coaching legends,” Mississippi State President Mark Keenum said. “His passing brings great sadness to our university, to the Southeastern Conference, and to all who loved college football.”

Sports Illustrated

Mike Leach Was a One-of-a-Kind College Football Coach

Leach broke the mold both on the field and off, and his death leaves a sport without one of its unique figures.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Mississippi State head football coach Mike Leach dies at 61

Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach has died at the age of 61

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Sports Illustrated

CFB World Remembers Mike Leach, Late Mississippi State Coach

Players, coaches and media members reflected on the 61-year-old’s immense contributions to the sport after his death on Monday night.

The Independent UK

Mike Leach: Mississippi State football coach dies aged 61

In 21 seasons as a head coach at Texas Tech, Washington State and Mississippi State, Leach went 158-107

USA Today Sports Media Group

Mike Leach’s death has stunned and saddened the sports world

Mike Leach's offensive prowess and eccentric personality made him one of the most compelling figures in college sports.

Sports Illustrated

Mike Leach, One of College Football’s Most Innovative Minds, Dies at 61

The Mississippi State coach helped revolutionize football’s passing offense and guided some of the game’s most prolific quarterbacks.

Sports Illustrated

Mississippi State Coach Mike Leach Dies at 61

Leach was hospitalized following a medical emergency at his home over the weekend.

Sports Illustrated

Mississippi State Issues Statement on Mike Leach’s Condition

The 61-year-old football coach is hospitalized in critical condition.

Sports Illustrated

Nick Saban, Rival SEC Coaches Share Statements on Mike Leach

The Mississippi State coach was taken to a Jackson, Miss., hospital in “critical” condition on Sunday.

1 … 20 21 22 23

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.