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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

Tom Brady finally admitted he can be a ‘pretty bad sport,’ and the tantrums back it up

Tom Brady with some self awareness!

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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.

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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.

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Larry Stone: Mike Leach was brilliant, generous, stubborn -- and never boring

Mike Leach was a force of nature, and that means there was both beauty and blight. He would commit dazzling acts of intellect and display maddening stubbornness. Leach's players marveled at how fun he made football, yet at times he seemed to be cavalier about their health and wasn't shy…

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Mike Leach’s thoughtful, absurd reply about which animals he’d want in a fight was perfect Mike Leach

A fan shared his final hilarious messages with Mike Leach. They were perfect.

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Mike Leach’s brief cameo in ‘Friday Night Lights’ was absolutely perfect

"You might be the luckiest man alive and not even know it." Rip, Mike Leach.

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

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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.

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.”

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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.

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Mississippi State head football coach Mike Leach dies at 61

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

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Patriots players pay respects after death of college football legend Mike Leach

Patriots players are paying their respects to the late, great Mike Leach.

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SI:AM | An Unlikely Pair of World Cup Semifinals

Who could have predicted these matchups?

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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.

Tribune News Service

Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach dead at 61

Mike Leach, head coach of the Mississippi State University football team, died Monday at age 61, the school announced Tuesday.

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

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