Mike Leach hospitalized - passed away 12/12/22

[Hopeful Vol]

Where are you guys seeing that he died?

Some people in the Miss. St forums said he was pulled off life support earlier

 

[1989Vol]

Our boy Kiffin just posted a Tweet speaking in the past tense...........then deleted it.

 

[mrmax86]

Some people in the Miss. St forums said he was pulled off life support earlier

They would have waited until family said their goodbyes..

 

[mrmax86]

Our boy Kiffin just posted a Tweet speaking in the past tense...........then deleted it.

Kiffin did, or Trey Wallace?

 

[volfanhill]

Some people in the Miss. St forums said he was pulled off life support earlier

And some volnation posters said we hired Gruden.

 

[Voltopia]

Leach is an OG and a rare person in the sport. I hope for the best - even though I know it's likely the worst.

 

[37620VOL]

I'm not seeing that he's dead but it's crazy that journalists said he was in good spirits only last night.

 

[TheVolunteer002]

I'm not seeing that he's dead but it's crazy that journalists said he was in good spirits only last night.

That's how quickly it goes man. Comes for all of us eventually. I really hope he pulls through. He's a football legend.

 

[MEDVOL]

That's how quickly it goes man. Comes for all of us eventually. I really hope he pulls through. He's a football legend.

Heart disease is a silent killer. All you guys need to get regular check-ups, even if you think you're healthy as a horse.

 

[1989Vol]

Apparently has been battling pneumonia the past 3-4 weeks, was found unresponsive and rushed to hospital. Seems there was a weather delay for the LifeFlight from hospital to a specialized coronary unit at another hospital. Hearing that Coach Leach suffered oxygen depletion during this medical crisis and has little or no brain activity. Doesn't sound good at all.

 

[BLUTickbusdriver]

 

[JCHateSteve]

This is terrible. Leach is a singular personality in the sport. Hope he's ok.

 

[1989Vol]

Kiffin did, or Trey Wallace?

Kiffin, then Wallace retweeted and then Kiffin deleted.

Before it was deleted it had the following quote from Lane Kiffin:
"Truly loved him and every minute I was around him. Can't believe I was just hugging him a few weeks ago. Having coached with his former players and coaches they always said amazing things about him. His stories will live on forever.
Knox had just called today to ask if I had heard from him. I just keep hoping somehow it's not true. I can't picture not having the pirate around to text and laugh with."

 

[Doberman]

Hoping like heck that the most dire rumors are unfounded.

Prayers, Coach.

 

[Volfan1000]

Not gonna lie, when I heard Currie was out West talking to Leach after the whole Schiano thing I was very, very excited.

With the right DC, Leach would have done great things here at UT.

Prayers for the man and hope hes around for a lot of years...the SEC is just a more.fum place with him around.

Prayers for the pirate and his family.

 

[JoAllan]

Mike Leach’s favorite restaurant

Arrrrrrrrby’s

Prayers sent old Pirate, God bless.

 

[7maxims]

Prayers for Coach Leach and his family. Such an innovative coach and mentor to so many. Found this great article on his recruitment of Heupel at Oklahoma. Mike Leach reflects on recruiting Josh Heupel

 

[VolinWayne]

Praying for the Coach Leach to pull through this. I hope the rumors are incorrect about his passing. He was my favorite non-vol coach.

 

[Jeff Clark]

Mike Leach in hospital, ‘needs a miracle’: Everything to know

 

[perico]

Not to be Lane’s defender, but he was fed premature reports from an Ole Miss beat writer and was probably caught off guard.

 

[VOLnMiami]

I remember hearing the news that we had hired Mike Leach and how excited Me and Freak were and all the talk of orange and white pirate flags all along the Tennessee river on game days...Only to find out he wasn't hired and we ended up with Pruitt...I hope he pulls through, I really do...He is such a fun guy to watch and listen to.

 

[KTrain]

Just heard on National report that he was in critical condition "personal Health issue" and DC Zach Arnett will be Interim Coach until Leach's return.

 

[OL SMOKEY]

 

[tennesseeduke]

Just heard on National report that he was in critical condition "personal Health issue" and DC Zach Arnett will be Interim Coach until Leach's return.

Same that I’m reading. Leach had said he was dealing with pneumonia most of the season but this seems to be heart attack related.

 

[hatingbamaisawayoflife]

prayers ..met him at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi right after he was named coach.. was a very genuine nice guy...hope all is well