The Pirate leaves his port: Reactions as Mike Leach heads to SEC after 7 seasons at WSU
We can hold off any talk of a showdown between new Washington Huskies head coach Jimmy Lake and Mike Leach at Washington State next season.
The now-former Washington State head coach is headed to Mississippi State, the school announced on Thursday morning.
Known for his non-traditional ways and “Air Raid” offense, Leach has been a success at places that aren’t used to such success, Washington State and Texas Tech.
In a series of tweets, Mississippi State athletic director John Cohen announced the news to the stunning amazement of fans in Washington, Mississippi and the college football world.
Leach moves from one heated rivalry to another, Ole Miss recently hired former USC head coach Lane Kiffin, and now the two free spirits will go head to head in recruiting and on the football field.
Hiring Mike Leach is like picking a grenade launcher? Surprisingly accurate.
This story was originally published January 9, 2020 at 1:17 PM.
