What an insanely tragic turn of events, in such rapid fashion.
Godspeed, Coach Leach.
Godspeed, Coach Leach.
Medical issue for Leach…
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Vol fan here, sending prayers for Coach Leach. I have always loved seeing his interviews.
This is really weighing heavily on my heart. As some of you know, I've had some serious problems with my health the past two years, but luckily my heart and lungs are in really good shape. I just had all of my labs run and they were all pretty normal and I am getting some good medical care to try to improve the rest of my health. I am so thankful that I am getting the chance.
Even though we're two totally different people I always felt like he and I were a lot of like in some ways when I listen to him talk about things that had nothing to do with football. Gotta love his humor.. Makes me very sad because I will be 61 next month
Even though we're two totally different people I always felt like he and I were a lot of like in some ways when I listen to him talk about things that had nothing to do with football. Gotta love his humor.. Makes me very sad because I will be 61 next month
Michigan fan here. Very sad day. Always a fan of the Pirate. My sympathy to the family and Mississippi State community.
Prayers sent… MSU you have one of the most loved football coach. Miracles can happen.
Sincerely
Vol Fan
Sincerely
Vol Fan
Oregon fan. I had every reason to dislike the guy, but never did. He's meant a lot to so many people and it's heartbreaking to have things play out this way.
Best of luck to you guys moving forward.
Best of luck to you guys moving forward.
Leach has always been one of my favorites in the sport. T&P's from the Michigan State fanbase
One other thing. The media stated that CML went up to 15 minutes after collapse without medical intervention. I don't know if that means he was unattended when he collapsed and found 15 minutes later or whoever was with him did not attempt CPR. The fact that a heartbeat was able to be reestablished indicates the latter. Learn CPR. Hopefully you will never need to use it but if you ever do it is too late at that point to learn how.
Hope coach miraculously recovers. Life is so fragile. Prayers to him and his family from a Michigan fan 
Frankly if you get above a certain age, get a defibrillator for the house.
Michigan Fan sending prayers your way Coach.
Michigan fan here. Sending my prayers for him and his family!
So sad to hear of this. One of the true characters of the college football scene. Prayers from a Michigan fan.
Vol fan here. Sending thoughts and prayers for Coach Leach. I was so pumped to see him beat Kiffin a few weeks ago!
LSU fan sending prayers for Coach Leach, his family and the entire Mississippi State nation. Coach Leach is a national treasure who makes college football better for being a part of it.
This. From someone who takes care of people after cardiac arrest, learn CPR.
Truly a 1 of 1 Coach. Made football much more enjoyable. Prayers and condolences from an Irish fan. Tragic.
You know what. As relatively inexpensive and user friendly as they are today that is not a bad idea.
I keep find myself on here looking for a miracle update....
yep. i check on here for any new news, go back to doing other things and 15 minutes later im hear again.
Possibly the straightest shooter in all of sports. Hoping for a miracle for the Pirate.
Me too.....I just can't get it off my mind and I know people here at work can see I'm preoccupied.....
Man... more awful news from Mississippi.Forgive me if posts from other boards aren't allowed, but this was just posted
Not having Coach Leach be a part of every CFB season makes the entire enterprise lesser for it. I'm going to miss having him around, both for his off-brand offense and his endlessly quotable press conferences and interviews. This sucks. I am so sorry to all of y'all here and all the Maroon Dawgs everywhere. I am sorry for his family, his friends, his colleagues, and his team.
We're losing a giant of the game. College football will never be the same, never be as good, without Mike Leach in it.
They can be expensive (about 2k), but they’re really just two pads and a button with a screen for prompts. Especially if you don’t live right in town something like that could really save someone’s life.
Peace be with you, Coach Mike Leach. There'll never be another one like you.
I’m a Michigan fan, but thought I would bring my prayers over here. I’ve always loved Mike Leach as a coach/person. His personality is one of the best things to happen to college football. Prayers to his family and all those connected to MSU football.
Very cool to see fans from across the country checking in here and leaving kind words. You all are much appreciated. Man this sucks so bad. Peace be with you, Coach.
Outside of my own team, there's only one coach in the entire country that I would say I like and that is Mike Leach. I love this guy.
He's one of a kind and unbelievably entertaining, purposely or not. This really sucks for all of college football.
He's one of a kind and unbelievably entertaining, purposely or not. This really sucks for all of college football.
Much love Leach family and bulldog family - Gamecocks
Agree with the larger sentiment about learning CPR but my guess is that whoever was in the house with him didn't immediately know he was in distress. It's not out of the realm of possibility that his wife or others in the house were simply in a different room.
I'd just hate for anyone to pick up on the "whoever was with him did not attempt CPR" part and start spinning rumors around that.
Rebel fan here. I just wanted to express my prayers for Coach Leach and his family, as well as my sincere sympathy to the Bulldog faithful. What an awful and heartbreaking situation. Coach Leach is truly a legend and icon of the game.
As a Rebel fan, I also wanted to just say that I've always appreciated Leach's approach to the game and coaching students. I love that he's always been such a no BS straight shooter, and I love that he helped bring back some respect to the Egg Bowl rivalry after many years of toxicity.
As a Rebel fan, I also wanted to just say that I've always appreciated Leach's approach to the game and coaching students. I love that he's always been such a no BS straight shooter, and I love that he helped bring back some respect to the Egg Bowl rivalry after many years of toxicity.
I read he fell asleep on the couch Saturday, early Sunday and was found unresponsive in the morning.
Maybe we'll get a clearer picture, maybe not, but I agree with you. Learn CPR, but don't assume that would have made the difference here.
It wouldn't have made a difference if a paramedic with an AED and an oxygen tank lived next door. That's a really tragic scenario.
Georgia fan, but Leach has been my favorite non-UGA coach in the country for a long time. I've been watching his weekly press conferences since his Washington St days. Truly a national treasure, prayers up for him, his family, and all of the Mississippi State family.
Steve's latest update just a few minutes ago:
"I am told that the Mississippi State assistant coaches who have been out recruiting have been told to return to Starkville."
"I am told that the Mississippi State assistant coaches who have been out recruiting have been told to return to Starkville."
Damn man… I can’t believe this is happening. Praying for peace for the Leach family
I hope that's the case. Basically passing away in his sleep, never knowing anything was wrong. If he has to go, that seems like a pretty peaceful way to go.
Nole Nation is sending thoughts and prayers for Coach Leach and his family. So sad.
This sucks so much. The Pirate has been such a breath of fresh air in the Coachspeak SEC.