Had we pulled the plug on the Joker era after the second year, when it was already obvious we had a train wreck on our hands, we could have hired him then. He’d have come to UK over Washington State.
Mike Leach taken to hospital and has passed away
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Very sorry to hear this. One of my favorite guys in sports. And a brilliant mind.
The man could coach and was an innovator. An offensive genius no doubt. I had no idea his record was as good as it was. We missed the boat on Mike Leach as head coach of Kentucky.
MSU Bulldog family, college football community mourns the death of Coach Mike Leach - Mississippi State
Mississippi State University Head Football Coach Michael Charles "Mike" Leach passed away last night (Monday, Dec. 12) at the University of Mississippi Medic...
I hate this. Really liked Mike Leach. RIP
Us men especially are stubborn about this.
MEN. Take care of yourselves. Our health and mental well being is just as important as everyone else. Getting help is not weakness it’s wisdom. While being a warrior is admirable, powering through is not always the best option.
If someone questions you for seeing a doctor or mental health provider tell them to shove it.
Your health is paramount. It’s YOURS. It’s YOUR life and YOUR body. You get ONE of them as far as we know. Don’t prove someone wrong/right by dying. You don’t get a “See! Told ya so!” Your job, even if it’s your dream and passion is not worth your life. Step back. Heal. Rest. Then come back to it.
I’m so damn sad today. Mike you will be missed by so many. Go fold up some chairs up in Heaven and tell them angels to get to work.
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Ahoy coach pirate 
the SEC football landscape won’t be the same. Sail with full masts in calm waters 
the SEC football landscape won’t be the same. Sail with full masts in calm waters RIP Mr. Pirate.
Hope you were greeted at the pearly gates with trumpets and an air raid siren.
Hope you were greeted at the pearly gates with trumpets and an air raid siren.
Good read if you have a couple minutes, it not overly long 
Unfortunately, when a person is lying in the floor, unconscious, and in cardiac arrest, all of those necessary items you listed are not available.
I am ACLS certified also ( have let my certification expire due to old age and no longer working).
I was shocked to find out how few rural fire departments ( especially volunteers) and rescue squads actually carry defibrillators back in my day.
I hope that has changed. Without a defibrillator, a massive heart attack victim has 8-12 minutes max to restore circulation or suffer permanent brain damage, as you well know.
Terrible situation that could often times be mitigated with proper training and equipment.
Praying for the family and all ML fans today. God give them Grace. The next few days, weeks, months, and sometimes years are going to be very difficult for them .
I'll say this in honor of Coaches crazy sense of humor. When my time comes I prefer for people to find a way to laugh.
On this day, December 13, 2022, Coach Mike Leach, the master of the air raid offense, passed into the afterlife.
Coach, I hope St. Peter meets you at the gates with a gunslinger and 4 angels with great hands.
RIP
On this day, December 13, 2022, Coach Mike Leach, the master of the air raid offense, passed into the afterlife.
Coach, I hope St. Peter meets you at the gates with a gunslinger and 4 angels with great hands.
RIP
I understand but as long as there was a heartbeat or a breath, I keep hoping. I’ve seen too many people leave this earth in all kinds of ways. I’ve also seen miracles. We didn’t get the miracle we all hoped for but before he took his last breath, he gave the miracle of continued life to countless others thru organ donation. We should have known he wasn’t going anywhere until he made sure that a piece of him stayed here on earth with us. He might be gone to you but I, for one, think he’s more alive right now than ever before. Peace
The stories, the clips, the memories of all those who shared on social media made a very somber occasion a little bit more bearable. The mosquito deterrent was as funny a thing as I’ve ever heard. Made me laugh out loud.
Yep, miracles can and do happen. It ain't over til its over.
The Kentucky staff was speaking at the Princeton Country Club in 1998, I had the pleasure of meeting and talking with him for about 45 minutes about football, I'm glad I met him and got to talk to him. He was a very smart and articulate man. May he rest in peace.
I agree you aren’t going to have all of those items, but you can - hopefully - have someone nearby who can call 911 and perform effective CPR until EMS arrives. Also, AEDs are available for the home. Expensive, $600-1200 range, but if someone has a heart condition insurance might pay for it. Of course neither will always be available or helpful in every case, but you’ve got a better chance than if they’re not
A question I’m curious about, has any member of Hal Mumme’s staff at Kentucky ever been hired back here as a coach? I know Neal Brown and John Schlarman, but they were players not coaches under Mumme. Maybe some grad assistants?
Thank you for saying what I was thinking but couldn’t express. This situation is often so unnecessary. RIP, Coach Leach. Condolences to his family and also to MSU fans as well.