I (Still) Love Mike Leach

Not just because his free-wheelin’, pirate-lovin’, pass-happy Texas Tech Red Raiders are up to 10th in the nation this year. I’ve always loved Leach. Way I remember it, I once even endorsed him to be Bill Parcells’ replacement as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. “Conversate ... ”? “Watch her...

By Richie WhittSeptember 24, 2008

Audio By Carbonatix

Not just because his free-wheelin’, pirate-lovin’, pass-happy Texas Tech Red Raiders are up to 10th in the nation this year. I’ve always loved Leach.

Way I remember it, I once even endorsed him to be Bill Parcells’ replacement as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.

“Conversate … ”?

“Watch her eat meat … ”?

“Bizarre-looking characters … ”?

“Trade computer schemes and mischief … ”?

I see absolutely no reason not to double-down on my affection. — Richie Whitt

Richie Whitt has been a columnist, reporter, broadcaster and blogger covering Dallas’ sports scene for more than 40 years. He wrote the Observer‘s sports column 2005-2011 and has reported sports on TV, radio and online. You can read his latest work a <a href=”https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/author/richie-whitt”>SI.com.

A message from News Editor Kelly Dearmore: If you value independent journalism, please consider making a contribution to support our continued coverage of essential stories and to investigate issues that matter.

Support Us

Loading latest posts...

I (Still) Love Mike Leach

Related

GET MORE COVERAGE LIKE THIS

Thanks for Joining!

THANK YOU!