After leading an exemplary life on and off the football field, Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach died Monday night at the age of 61 following complications from an undisclosed heart condition.
A unicorn in the football world, Leach’s head coaching career spanned an impressive 21 seasons, which, in addition to Mississippi State, included nine seasons at Texas Tech and seven years at Washington State. With a lifetime record of 158-107, the man who perfected air raid-style offenses has been recognized time and again for his outstanding coaching. In 2018, for instance, Leach was among five head coaches to be