[JohnR34231]

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.

Leach used to complain (particularly when he would lose to Washington) about how the Huskies would gobble up all the talent in the state and he was left with the culls. Interesting that he would want to go to another school where he would be in the same situation.

[JohnR34231]

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.

Leach used to complain (particularly when he would lose to Washington) about how the Huskies would gobble up all the talent in the state and he was left with the culls. Interesting that he would want to go to another school where he would be in the same situation.