Football Leach Fired - Page 19

**Old Dog** · 12-30-2009, 12:12 PM

per ESPN

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/bowls0...ory?id=4781981

CBSsportsline linked article as well:
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/12724022
LUBBOCK, Texas -- Texas Tech has fired football coach Mike Leach.

The school handed a termination letter to Leach's attorney, Ted Liggett, on Wednesday just before the two sides were to appear in a Lubbock, Texas, courtroom for a hearing on the coach's suspension.

Liggett says the letter says Leach is "terminated with cause effective immediately."

Leach was suspended by the university on Monday while the school investigated allegations that he mistreated an injured player.

Receiver Adam James alleges Leach twice confined him to small, dark spaces during practice after the player was diagnosed with a concussion.

Texas Tech plays Michigan State on Saturday in the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio.

chiefqueen · 12-30-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Let that be a lesson to everyone, don't lock people in electrical closets.

.....especially when Daddy works for ESPN.

GloryDayz · 12-30-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bane_58

Only if he promises to lock Cassel up by himself in a dark closet.

+Rep...

**jAZ** · 12-30-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Royal Fanatic

Just like Mangino wasn't really fired for poking a player in the chest with his finger, Leach wasn't really fired for making one player stand in a shed.

He was fired because he has continuously pissed off his employers, and they (1) decided they'd had enough of his shit, and (2) had an excuse to fire him.

Based the TT interview I just saw their reason for firing him was insubordination. I heard earlier that he refused to apologize to AJ. That's surel what the thInk is "cause".

jettio · 12-30-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jAZ

The kid won his battle. The TT AD will lose his contract battle with Leach. Leach will win in the end, as he will get paid $1.6M to wait for the best available college football job over the offseason or next.

What makes you think that Leach has a winnable case. There might be a settlement but if this was a case that was litigated, I think Leach would have much less chance of winning than Texas Tech would.

jettio · 12-30-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by truebigdog

Yeah, it makes perfect sense.......Craig is Daddy, Adam is the kid, Craig was one of the ones who helped to bring the death penalty to SMU. but I will be curious to see if he transfers as well.

How sure are you about that?

I know that SMU was paying players, but is it public record that James was one of them?

sportsman1 · 12-30-2009, 10:54 PM

Yes it is Well known about Craig James and SMU. Don't listen to everything you hear on ESPN. Dallas morning news just released emails from those at TTU claiming they planned to fire him at the end of the season back in March. There is more to the story than what the biased national media is reporting.

Tiger's Fan · 12-30-2009, 10:54 PM

It doesn't take long to figure out who never had their hand in the dirt in this crowd.

LOL @ Dane sitting on the bench at Shawnee Mission Whatever. I'd need to see proof that you even did that much. Your "masculine" personality refutes such a claim.

**luv** · 12-30-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Buster Hymen

It doesn't take long to figure out who never had their hand in the dirt in this crowd.

LOL @ Dane sitting on the bench at Shawnee Mission Whatever. I'd need to see proof that you even did that much. Your "masculine" personality refutes such a claim.

I want your take on the situation. And no mentioning other posters.

Ready.

Go.

**luv** · 12-30-2009, 11:07 PM

Craig James sounds almost whiny.

Sure-Oz · 12-30-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

Craig James sounds almost whiny.

Jason Whitlock agrees

WhitlockJason twitter

Someone tell Craig James to shut up. Seriously. Could he sound any more like a wimp claiming he and his son are "victims."

**KcMizzou** · 12-30-2009, 11:13 PM

I don't care much at all about Texas Tech, and their coaching situation. But I'll miss Leach's interviews. The guy's a nutjob, and he's willing to say anything. Beats the hell out of your typical sports interview.

**luv** · 12-30-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

I don't care much at all about Texas Tech, and their coaching situation. But I'll miss Leach's interviews. The guy's a nutjob, and he's willing to say anything. Beats the hell out of your typical sports interview.

Well, if you're tired of hearing about it, don't turn on ESPN.

**KcMizzou** · 12-30-2009, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

Well, if you're tired of hearing about it, don't turn on ESPN.

Between that, and the Mangino fiasco... I'm pretty happy with Mizzou's situation.

Sure-Oz · 12-31-2009, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Between that, and the Mangino fiasco... I'm pretty happy with Mizzou's situation.

I'm sure there will be something that comes out about how Pinkel instructed Tony Temple on how to treat his woman if she acts up

bigbucks24 · 12-31-2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Royal Fanatic

Just like Mangino wasn't really fired for poking a player in the chest with his finger, Leach wasn't really fired for making one player stand in a shed.

He was fired because he has continuously pissed off his employers, and they (1) decided they'd had enough of his shit, and (2) had an excuse to fire him.

As an employer for 28 years, I agree that it is seldom 1 act that gets you fired, but more often a series of acts. And the final act is not so much a serious "crime", but the final straw or an act that we employers think will stand up in court as a terminatable offense.

12-30-2009, 12:12 PM
Old Dog Supporter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Central Kansas Casino cash: $2390201	Leach Fired per ESPN http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/bowls0...ory?id=4781981 CBSsportsline linked article as well: http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/12724022 LUBBOCK, Texas -- Texas Tech has fired football coach Mike Leach. The school handed a termination letter to Leach's attorney, Ted Liggett, on Wednesday just before the two sides were to appear in a Lubbock, Texas, courtroom for a hearing on the coach's suspension. Liggett says the letter says Leach is "terminated with cause effective immediately." Leach was suspended by the university on Monday while the school investigated allegations that he mistreated an injured player. Receiver Adam James alleges Leach twice confined him to small, dark spaces during practice after the player was diagnosed with a concussion. Texas Tech plays Michigan State on Saturday in the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio.
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12-30-2009, 10:54 PM	#276
sportsman1 Nomadical Transient in Chief Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, TX Casino cash: $10005215	Yes it is Well known about Craig James and SMU. Don't listen to everything you hear on ESPN. Dallas morning news just released emails from those at TTU claiming they planned to fire him at the end of the season back in March. There is more to the story than what the biased national media is reporting.
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12-30-2009, 10:54 PM	#277
Tiger's Fan Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ks Casino cash: $10004900	It doesn't take long to figure out who never had their hand in the dirt in this crowd. LOL @ Dane sitting on the bench at Shawnee Mission Whatever. I'd need to see proof that you even did that much. Your "masculine" personality refutes such a claim. __________________ Rock Chalk! The San Diego SuperChokers! DaneMcCloud: where cowardice meets dishonesty
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12-30-2009, 11:07 PM	#279
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12-30-2009, 11:13 PM	#281
KcMizzou Supporter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Parkville MO Casino cash: $10005170	I don't care much at all about Texas Tech, and their coaching situation. But I'll miss Leach's interviews. The guy's a nutjob, and he's willing to say anything. Beats the hell out of your typical sports interview.
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