Mike Leach (Texas Tech)

#126
#126
The OP of that thread was one of our douchier fans. Which is kind of stupid since I don't see them talking about Tennessee anywhere else in that forum
 
#127
#127
Mediocre programs that have a year or 2 stint at the top dont know dont know how to feel about being there. Therefore, everything is offensive and immediately they are concerned about their coach leaving. Crappy programs that suddenly rise to the top have that effect.
 
#129
#129
I like how they say "we can be Bama by 3 Tds" and "we fired our offensive coordinator" They are a bit out of touch I think
 
#131
#131
I love this comment. This guy obviously don't know what he is talking about. He thinks we are Auburn.

"Why would Leach be stupid to pack it up and move to Vols country. It is already proven that Tenn isnt committed to building the future as they fired their new Offensive Coordinator half way through the season. Leach's offense would take time to install and to get the right players to fit the system as well."
 
#132
#132
dantheman617 said:
I like how they say "we can be Bama by 3 Tds" and "we fired our offensive coordinator" They are a bit out of touch I think
Click to expand...
They are enjoying their winning season so far.

They'll come back to reality after losing to Oklahoma in 2 weeks and then being slaughtered by Georgia in the Cotton Bowl.
 
#134
#134
God grief, They are having strokes over there hahaha!!...Hope they don't choke on their tobacco spit!
 
#135
#135
You know what I love about that board? There is an iggy button on every post! You don't have to go through the hassle of the User CP.
 
#138
#138
imo, Tennessee would have to pay Leach $3mil per year to get him

Tech will offer him at least $2/mil (or more) per year to re-sign. He know that he can stay a Tech until he's 70, so I'm sure he'd see that as guaranteed high paying job security

A job in the SEC is not quite so guaranteed, so I think it would take a large chunk to lure him away from such job security

that is, unless he's one of those "personal challenge" types
 
#139
#139
Yeah here in Lubbock, they are not use to being #2 in the nation, so they are a little out of sorts!
 
#140
#140
ya but he could always go back. His job will always be there, or at least at an equal program. UT gives him a chance to really prove his coaching genius.
 
#141
#141
He would come to UT if it was offered. It is crazy to think he wouldn't for a lot more money and a program that goes through coaches only once every 10-15 years.
 
#142
#142
I saw this little jewel pop up on google...

SportsJustice
A sports blog with Richard Justice

« Another step backwards for Texans, Kubiak | Main

November 03, 2008
Mike Leach may be about to put Lubbock in his rearview mirror
Mike Leach has less job security than any other coach in the Big 12. That's what you call dropping the ball. What were you thinking, Texas Tech?

Now the world has changed. Washington, Tennessee and Clemson will all be hiring new coaches, and Leach could be at the top of every list. Memo to Texas Tech: the price of doing business with Mike Leach just went up.

Maybe Texas Tech does have financial problems. Those problems are going to be a lot worse when they start trying to replace a brilliant coach.

Would getting an extension have made him any more likely to stay? Probably not. All signing him would have done is let him know how important he is. Maybe he would have been persuaded to stay. By not signing him, Tech basically is daring him to leave. It's one thing to tell him he's important. It's another thing to put the money on the table.

When Leach is gone, Texas Tech could be back among the second tier of Big 12 schools. At least one of Leach's associates believes he'll leave for a Pac 10 school. But both Tennessee and Clemson may be able to pay more. Tennessee has fallen behind Alabama, LSU, Florida and Georgia in the SEC. Tennessee needs to make a splash.

Hiring Leach would send a message that the Vols are back in business. Life would change for Mike Leach as well. He'd get the elite recruits he can't always get at Texas Tech. He'd get the defensive talent he has been losing to OU, Texas, etc.

It's a great fall to be Mike Leach. They had a magical weekend at Texas Tech. The Red Raiders just knocked off the No. 1 team in the land for the first time and are 9-0 for the first time in 70 years. Season tickets at Jones Stadium were sold out for the first time, too. Sure, there are two tough games ahead. That doesn't diminish what happened on the South Plains Saturday night.

Leach does more with less than any coach in the country. He went to Tech to find out if he could get the program mentioned in the same breath as OU, Texas and A&M. Mission accomplished.

I'm not in charge at Texas Tech. I'd certainly be willing to interview if they were looking for someone handsome and smart, someone really good on TV and radio. I might not do some things as well as the people in charge, but I know one thing I'd do. I'd make Mike Leach one of the highest paid coaches in the country, and I'd do it quickly.
 
#144
#144
On 680 the fan in Atlanta they have Jim Donnan on saying that Leach would be wonderful at UT. He has recruiting ties in the South etc etc....

For whatever it's worth.
 
#145
#145
Also, with only two years left on his current contract, UT would not have to pay a big buyout to get him . . .
 
#146
#146
T.G. said:
I saw this little jewel pop up on google...

SportsJustice
A sports blog with Richard Justice

« Another step backwards for Texans, Kubiak | Main

November 03, 2008
Mike Leach may be about to put Lubbock in his rearview mirror
Mike Leach has less job security than any other coach in the Big 12. That's what you call dropping the ball. What were you thinking, Texas Tech?

Now the world has changed. Washington, Tennessee and Clemson will all be hiring new coaches, and Leach could be at the top of every list. Memo to Texas Tech: the price of doing business with Mike Leach just went up.

Maybe Texas Tech does have financial problems. Those problems are going to be a lot worse when they start trying to replace a brilliant coach.

Would getting an extension have made him any more likely to stay? Probably not. All signing him would have done is let him know how important he is. Maybe he would have been persuaded to stay. By not signing him, Tech basically is daring him to leave. It's one thing to tell him he's important. It's another thing to put the money on the table.

When Leach is gone, Texas Tech could be back among the second tier of Big 12 schools. At least one of Leach's associates believes he'll leave for a Pac 10 school. But both Tennessee and Clemson may be able to pay more. Tennessee has fallen behind Alabama, LSU, Florida and Georgia in the SEC. Tennessee needs to make a splash.

Hiring Leach would send a message that the Vols are back in business. Life would change for Mike Leach as well. He'd get the elite recruits he can't always get at Texas Tech. He'd get the defensive talent he has been losing to OU, Texas, etc.
It's a great fall to be Mike Leach. They had a magical weekend at Texas Tech. The Red Raiders just knocked off the No. 1 team in the land for the first time and are 9-0 for the first time in 70 years. Season tickets at Jones Stadium were sold out for the first time, too. Sure, there are two tough games ahead. That doesn't diminish what happened on the South Plains Saturday night.

Leach does more with less than any coach in the country. He went to Tech to find out if he could get the program mentioned in the same breath as OU, Texas and A&M. Mission accomplished.

I'm not in charge at Texas Tech. I'd certainly be willing to interview if they were looking for someone handsome and smart, someone really good on TV and radio. I might not do some things as well as the people in charge, but I know one thing I'd do. I'd make Mike Leach one of the highest paid coaches in the country, and I'd do it quickly.
Click to expand...

Huge point here..... Leach may be in talent laden Texas but he is still getting leftovers from Texas, Oklahoma, LSU, etc....
 
#147
#147
I'm not so sure that recruiting potential would be a lure for Leach

it's true that he's played 3rd fiddle to Texas and OU, but Tech has pretty much over taken A&M in the recruiting department and they are starting to land some talent over the past few seasons

there are plenty of highly rated QB's and receivers who want to play for Leach

As far as recruiting talent on defense, due to the loss of momentum in Tennessee's program, I'm not sure if there would be much difference between what he could recruit in Knoxville compared to taking the leftovers in Texas because there's plenty of tasty leftovers in the state of Texas.
He'd have to go out of state for sufficient talent at Tennessee
 
#149
#149
I'll have to di more on leach but you have to admit TT has come around and people have noticed. They used to get their butts kicked and was considered mid-ways of the pack. Their offense is on fire though...

2008 - Points - 49, 35, 43, 56, 58, 37, 43, 63, 39
 
New posts
You must log in or register to reply here.
Advertisement



Back
Top