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They weren’t just colleagues and counterparts, after all. They were pals from the coaching road.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

In college football, where cliche coach speak floods ear drums, Mike Leach made us listen.