ReliaQuest Bowl: Revamped Illinois secondary under the gun vs. Mississippi State ‘Air Raid’ Pass defense has been the Illini’s biggest strength, but that was with Devon Witherspoon and Sydney Brown. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 1, 2023
Polling Place: Voters pick College Football Playoff, Illinois-Mississippi State winners How does a Michigan-Ohio State football rematch Jan. 9 in Southern California sound? Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2022
Illinois vs Mississippi State ReliaQuest Bowl Prediction Game Preview Illinois vs Mississippi State game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the ReliaQuest Bowl on Monday, January 2, 2023 USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 30, 2022
Texas Tech, Ole Miss Honor Mike Leach at Texas Bowl The late Mississippi State coach led the Red Raiders to five bowl wins in 10 seasons. Sports Illustrated · Dec 29, 2022
Football World Advocates for Mike Leach’s Inclusion in the Hall of Fame Some say the stringent Hall of Fame standards should be relaxed for the legendary Mississippi State coach. Sports Illustrated · Dec 23, 2022
Kansas vs Arkansas AutoZone Liberty Bowl Prediction Game Preview Kansas vs Arkansas game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Wednesday, December 28 USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 23, 2022
All-SEC WR transfers to Georgia football 2022 All-SEC wide receiver Dominic Lovett has transferred from the Missouri Tigers to the Georgia Bulldogs USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 23, 2022
Unpacking the Silliness of College Football’s Coaching Carousel There weren’t many massive shifts in college football leadership this year, but the changes that were made slot into a few distinguishable tiers. Sports Illustrated · Dec 23, 2022
Georgia adds three more on Day 2 of early signing period ATHENS, Ga. — The day after signing day was surprisingly busy for the Georgia Bulldogs — and productive. Tribune News Service · Dec 23, 2022
Mississippi State’s leading receiver transferring to Georgia UGA football adds a commitment from Rara Thomas USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 22, 2022
Mac Engel: A 6-man football coach has a Mike Leach story. If it wasn’t Leach you wouldn’t buy it. FORT WORTH, Texas — Mike Leach stopping to coach a 6-man football team on his way to the airport is about the most Mike Leach thing ever. Tribune News Service · Dec 21, 2022
One of Mike Leach’s Last Acts Saved a Starkville Restaurant As the town said goodbye to the Mississippi State coach, one local owner shared a personal story. Sports Illustrated · Dec 20, 2022
Predicting the First Loss for These Five Unbeaten Teams After starting off with 363, you can count men’s college basketball’s undefeated teams on one hand. Sports Illustrated · Dec 19, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2022 Illinois’ Bret Bielema on old friend Mike Leach — and one last, laugh-filled conversation They weren’t just colleagues and counterparts, after all. They were pals from the coaching road.
Tribune News Service · Dec 16, 2022 Now with Orioles, Adam Frazier hoping to help another ‘exciting young team’ reach playoffs BALTIMORE — Growing up in Georgia, Adam Frazier envisioned nights like the ones he had last fall with the Seattle Mariners, pushing for the first playoff berth of his career.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 15, 2022 Coaches, Players, Fans pay tribute to Mississippi State coach Mike Leach Mississippi State coach Mike Leach is known for his colorful personality and hilarious interviews. At 61, Leach is gone too soon.
Sports Illustrated · Dec 15, 2022 Hal Mumme Recounts 15-Hour Phone Call With Protégé Mike Leach The former football coach recalled a lengthy, yet exciting conversation with his good friend who died on Monday.
Tribune News Service · Dec 15, 2022 Don’t look now, but SEC basketball is off to an impressive 2022-23 start Let’s take a quick look at this week’s Associated Press rankings. Yes, just as you’d expect it. Six teams from the mighty SEC among the top 25. Three in the top 10. Four in the top 15.
Tribune News Service · Dec 15, 2022 Kevin Sherrington: Mike Leach didn’t set out to change college football, but that’s exactly what happened DALLAS — My first one-on-one with Mike Leach was over the phone, his preferred method of communication outside the bigger pulpit of press conferences. He liked the freedom, and, to his credit, he always called back. Almost to a fault. Like the time the Houston Chronicle’s Joseph Duarte waited all…
Sports Illustrated · Dec 15, 2022 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.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2022 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.
Sports Illustrated · Dec 14, 2022 Mississippi State Football to Promote Zach Arnett as Head Coach Arnett, 36, will be the third-youngest head coach in the FBS.
Sports Illustrated · Dec 14, 2022 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.
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.