Football Leach Fired - Page 18

**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.

**jAZ** · 12-30-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

There isn't a judge or jury in the United States of America that will condone Leach's actions in this case.

Not one.

It's not a judge or jury's job to condone it. It's their job to determine if he violated the letter of his contract. From what we know and can assume, they won't have to condone anything, but they also won't have a hard time finding that he didn't violate his contract.

**DaneMcCloud** · 12-30-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jAZ

It's not a judge or jury's job to condone it. It's their job to determine if he violated the letter of his contract. From what we know and can assume, they won't have to condone anything, but they also won't have a hard time finding that he didn't violate his contract.

You know what the end result of "condoning" his actions would be, which is exactly why I stated it wouldn't happen.

teedubya · 12-30-2009, 05:27 PM

The kid had been a disruptive shithead... and prima donna... and WOULDN'T even of been in D1, if not for Mike Leach giving him a chance...

Adam acts like a douche, doesn't give any effort... cries about it. Then has a concussion...

Go stand in the ****ing equipment and get out of my face, Cancer James.

I see no problem with this. The guy has been a thorn... and is lazy and acts entitled.

he should have just cut him... but the shed deal, isn't a big deal to me.

sportsman1 · 12-30-2009, 05:29 PM

Rock Chalk, Amen!

teedubya · 12-30-2009, 05:37 PM

Mike Leach will get a FAT payday somewhere... from a team that wants a redneck from West Texas who can win and recruit. In the end, Leach wins.

**DaneMcCloud** · 12-30-2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ari Chi3fs

Mike Leach will get a FAT payday somewhere... from a team that wants a redneck from West Texas who can win and recruit. In the end, Leach wins.

I doubt he'll immediately receive a contract that pays him $12 million.

**jAZ** · 12-30-2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I doubt he'll immediately receive a contract that pays him $12 million.

What are the existing or pending job openings?

BigChiefFan · 12-30-2009, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

There isn't a judge or jury in the United States of America that will condone Leach's actions in this case.

Not one.

Telling a player to go sit in a room is a crime? HARDLY.

**Skip Towne** · 12-30-2009, 05:57 PM

I don't care unless they catch Bill Self ****ing up.

**DaneMcCloud** · 12-30-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jAZ

What are the existing or pending job openings?

Texas Tech?

**DaneMcCloud** · 12-30-2009, 07:15 PM

You guys must not have read or heard about this:

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefoot...coaching-power

"In many ways, Leach hung himself. There were no terms of endearment when he constantly looked at other jobs and fought the administration over a salary extension. The man is as quirky, though, as he is brilliant. Having an academically deficient player study in freezing weather at the 50-yard line isn't weird, it's inhumane. Humiliating quarterback Taylor Potts was demeaning. Leach told Potts that his first name was not masculine enough and changed the player's jersey to read "Nick." Still, he got away with all of it until the James family complained. It doesn't matter what some Red Raiders think of Adam James' character or that his father Craig James might be a "helicopter dad." Abuse, even the perception of it, is a problem.

Yeah, coaching is different -- blah, blah, blah. But real life has to figure in there somewhere and a $4 million contract doesn't give you the keys to a university."

Leach sounds like a power-mad assshole.

**KcMizzou** · 12-30-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Humiliating quarterback Taylor Potts was demeaning. Leach told Potts that his first name was not masculine enough and changed the player's jersey to read "Nick."

Heh, I have a brother named Taylor.

**luv** · 12-30-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Heh, I have a brother named Taylor.

You'll have to let him know he can never be a QB.

**KcMizzou** · 12-30-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

You'll have to let him know he can never be a QB.

Eh, my favorite team's QB is a "Blaine",and he seems alright...lol

Royal Fanatic · 12-30-2009, 08:12 PM

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.

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Old Dog Supporter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Central Kansas Casino cash: $2420201	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, 05:27 PM	#258
teedubya Most Valuable Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $8993042	The kid had been a disruptive shithead... and prima donna... and WOULDN'T even of been in D1, if not for Mike Leach giving him a chance... Adam acts like a douche, doesn't give any effort... cries about it. Then has a concussion... Go stand in the ****ing equipment and get out of my face, Cancer James. I see no problem with this. The guy has been a thorn... and is lazy and acts entitled. he should have just cut him... but the shed deal, isn't a big deal to me.
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teedubya Most Valuable Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $8993042	Mike Leach will get a FAT payday somewhere... from a team that wants a redneck from West Texas who can win and recruit. In the end, Leach wins.
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12-30-2009, 07:15 PM	#266
DaneMcCloud Supporter Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hollywood, CA Casino cash: $10053648	You guys must not have read or heard about this: http://www.cbssports.com/collegefoot...coaching-power "In many ways, Leach hung himself. There were no terms of endearment when he constantly looked at other jobs and fought the administration over a salary extension. The man is as quirky, though, as he is brilliant. Having an academically deficient player study in freezing weather at the 50-yard line isn't weird, it's inhumane. Humiliating quarterback Taylor Potts was demeaning. Leach told Potts that his first name was not masculine enough and changed the player's jersey to read "Nick." Still, he got away with all of it until the James family complained. It doesn't matter what some Red Raiders think of Adam James' character or that his father Craig James might be a "helicopter dad." Abuse, even the perception of it, is a problem. Yeah, coaching is different -- blah, blah, blah. But real life has to figure in there somewhere and a $4 million contract doesn't give you the keys to a university." Leach sounds like a power-mad assshole.
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12-30-2009, 08:12 PM	#270
Royal Fanatic Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kansas Casino cash: $10004925	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.
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