[lex24]

Leach does not take losses gracefully. Particularly embarrassing losses. He tends to say extreme things that upset people, particularly Cardboard people. I remember similar comments to his statements when Wazzu lost a clunker to Kal 2-3 years ago.

Anyone remember his comments after we beat Wazzu in 2015 after they missed a last second field goal? Some reporter questioned his play calling in the second half. His response? "What are you, some kind of idiot?"

All I can say is Mississippi State knew what they were getting when they hired him. Or at least should have known.

Misssissippi State is in a tough place.   If they just hire a typical coach they will lose recruiting battles to LSU, Bama, Auburn, Florida and many others.   For even a brief period of success, they needed to take someone traditional SEC powers would never take.

I am not sure I like Leach as that option, but can see why those affiliated with Mississippi State would be willing to give this a try.   If it fails they will just settle into their traditional spot in that bottom trio of the SEC West.

Good point.  I dislike his offense.  Personally I find it boring.  I realize I’m in the minority.  But 60 passes a game, 45 of which are long handoffs does nothing for me.  But I get why it’s popular and why a place where it’s hard to recruit (WSU and MSU) would go that route.

[lex24]

Leach does not take losses gracefully. Particularly embarrassing losses. He tends to say extreme things that upset people, particularly Cardboard people. I remember similar comments to his statements when Wazzu lost a clunker to Kal 2-3 years ago.

Anyone remember his comments after we beat Wazzu in 2015 after they missed a last second field goal? Some reporter questioned his play calling in the second half. His response? "What are you, some kind of idiot?"

All I can say is Mississippi State knew what they were getting when they hired him. Or at least should have known.

Misssissippi State is in a tough place.   If they just hire a typical coach they will lose recruiting battles to LSU, Bama, Auburn, Florida and many others.   For even a brief period of success, they needed to take someone traditional SEC powers would never take.

I am not sure I like Leach as that option, but can see why those affiliated with Mississippi State would be willing to give this a try.   If it fails they will just settle into their traditional spot in that bottom trio of the SEC West.

Good point.  I dislike his offense.  Personally I find it boring.  I realize I’m in the minority.  But 60 passes a game, 45 of which are long handoffs does nothing for me.  But I get why it’s popular and why a place where it’s hard to recruit (WSU and MSU) would go that route.