The Latest Breaking News from Mike Leach

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach is known for his colorful personality and hilarious interviews. At 61, Leach is gone too soon.

The former football coach recalled a lengthy, yet exciting conversation with his good friend who died on Monday.

#Chiefs HC Andy Reid and QB Patrick Mahomes shared their thoughts on the impact late college coach Mike Leach had on the game of football. | from @EdEastonJr

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…

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.

Mississippi State was working to finalize a four-year contract with the 36-year-old Arnett.

Arnett, 36, will be the third-youngest head coach in the FBS.

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Stories about the late coach from those that knew him paint the picture of his unparalleled life.

Tom Brady with some self awareness!

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.