This morning, as far as I know, Mike Leach is in a hospital room battling for his life. The situation has been described as serious and dire — a fourth-and-long situation. What I know for sure is that he faces a tough battle ahead .
My prayers are with him, his family and his doctors.
Mike Leach has been good for the state of Mississippi. Whoever did the Stepbrothers meme with him and Lane Kiffin nailed it. Their relationship has made that rivalry fun — and more competetitive (if that is possible.) They stood up together and did what was right for this state. They gig each other and that has been entertaining. Leach’s funny rants are always entertaining. And I can’t even begin to mention all he has brought to the game of football in general.
And during a time when there seems to be so much loss and sadness, this is a gut punch. We’ve had so many gut punches lately. Maybe why this is extra hard.
I went to Tennessee, but I am Team Leach this morning. My heart goes out to all my Mississippi State friends. And I’m praying for a Christmas miracle for the Pirate.
Get well, Coach. Mississippi needs you.
🏴☠️