Mike Leach can still sue, Big XII confident in expansion and calling recruits while having a baby

Posted on Wed, Jun 2, 2010 : 6:15 a.m.

Mike Leach can still sue, Big XII confident in expansion and calling recruits while having a baby

By Michael Rothstein

Former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach was fired after the 2009 season because of allegations of misconduct against players. (AP Photo)

Remember Mike Leach?

You know, the pirate-loving, pass-happy former coach at Texas Tech who was fired after last season in the wake of accusations of player mistreatment.

Leach sued Texas Tech - and Tuesday found out he can proceed with his case against the university regarding his firing.

The Star- Telegram is reporting the school still owes Leach $1.7 million from last year.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

Journal Star: Big XII Commissioner Dan Beebe confident the league will stay together

Orlando Sentinel: Former Iowa RB Jeff Brinson will play for UCF immediately

Rivals.com: New Top 100 recruiting rankings are out

AP: Urban Meyer's chest issues? Esophageal spasms

COLLEGE BASKETBALL:

ESPN.com: SEC might change its basketball tourney format

Charlotte Observer: UNC players have regulations on Twitter

CBS Sports: New recruiting rule hurts those coaches who work hard

Commercial Appeal: Memphis coach Josh Pastner calls recruits - as his wife is giving birth

ESPN.com: Oklahoma ends probation - but more allegations loom

Comments

OSUbeBetter

Wed, Jun 2, 2010 : 4:05 p.m.

Wow Tater, Ive marked this day down, Because i completely agree with what you just said. This is all part of the Tattle tale society we have become. If you dont like whats going on at the moment, Run off and tell somebody. If i were a parent of a top level athlete, I would have no reservations sending them off to the likes of Mike Leach or Bobby Knight. Make a man out of em. Show them the way and even "Adjust their position" from time to time.

81wolverine

Wed, Jun 2, 2010 : 9:02 a.m.

I don't think any coach is entitled to the remainder of their contract for mistreating players like Leach did - a fact verified by witnesses. He deserved to be fired. I hope Texas Tech fights this case to the end.