On the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 13, it was reported that Mike Leach, the head coach of the Mississippi State University football team, had passed away. Leach had been hospitalized since Sunday morning.
After head coaching stops in Texas Tech and Washington State, Leach made the move to the SEC in 2020. In his three seasons of coaching in the conference, he had an overall record of 19-17, with an improved record every season.
Fellow SEC West head coach Nick Saban commented on the untimely passing of Leach.
“Mike Leach was a friend, and we are deeply saddened by his unexpected passing. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Mike over the last several years. I never knew quite where our conversations were going, but they always made me smile. He was an offensive innovator who always did things his way and was admired for it. His teams were well-coached and extremely challenging to defend. They played with poise and toughness, which is a credit to his leadership. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Sharon, their children and the entire Mississippi State family.”
RIP. You will be missed, Pirate đ´ââ ď¸ pic.twitter.com/rja53aYG3s
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) December 13, 2022
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