Mike Leech succumbs to heart condition, passes away at 61

Mike Leach, multiple award winning American football coach has passed away on 12 December at the age of 61 years. The University, on Tuesday announced his death due to "a heart condition". He was born on 9 March 1961 at Susanville, California, United States and lived in Jackson, Mississippi. He was known for his Air Raid offence, which totally changed the game in the 2000s.

Leach was the head coach at Mississippi State University from 2020, until his death yesterday. The coach had served in many colleges until he joined Texas Tech in 2000. Texas Tech is known to have excelled their offences during Mike’s time as a coach there. However, from 2007-09, he was the centre of some controversies. Following which, he was fired from Texas Tech in 2009. After that he has had a dynamic career in football - from being a TV show host to being a writer.

Mike’s demise is saddening for American college football. "The life of Mike Leach touched thousands upon thousands of people through his coaching, leadership teaching and insightful commentary," SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said. Mississippi State University president Mark E. Keenum said, "Coach Mike Leach cast a tremendous shadow not just over Mississippi State University, but over the entire college football landscape."




His friends and family have expressed their grief. "Mike was a giving and attentive husband, father and grandfather," the Leach family said in a statement. Alabama coach Nick Saban said, "Mike Leach was a friend and we are deeply saddened by his unexpected passing." Mike Leach is survived by his children Cody Leach, Kim Leach, Kiersten Leach, Janeen Leach and wife Sharon Leach.

FAQs:

1. Why did Leach leave Texas Tech?
   It was alleged that he had treated a player with a concussion inappropriately. Henceforth, he was fired by Texas Tech.
2. Who is Mike Leach survived by?
   He is survived by his children Cody Leach, Kim Leach, Kiersten Leach, Janeen Leach and wife Sharon Leach.