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Michigan State football offers Texas Tech transfer DB Reggie Pearson

Michigan State is looking to bolster their secondary with a local talent that has entered the transfer portal

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 15, 2022

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 · Dec 14, 2022

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 · Dec 14, 2022

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

Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022

How Mike Leach helped the NFL to reinvent itself

Mike Leach revolutionized college football, and in so doing, allowed the NFL to usher in an entirely new era of offensive philosophies.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 13, 2022

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.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2022

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.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 13, 2022

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.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 13, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022

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 · Dec 13, 2022