Mississippi State and all of college football are mourning the death of Bulldogs head coach Mike Leach.
Leach, one of the most colorful and charismatic coaches in the sport, died from complications of a heart ailment on Monday night, the school announced. He was 61.
Leach suffered a “personal health issue” at his home on Sunday and was airlifted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, about 125 miles from Mississippi State.
This was the third season at Mississippi State for Leach. He was 19-17 overall with the Bulldogs, who earned a bid to the ReliaQuest Bowl against Illinois.
Leach previously coached at Texas Tech and Washington State. He had a career record of 158-107 in 21 seasons as a head coach.
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MEDIA: From the Leach family: “Coach Mike Leach passed away last night from complications related to a heart condition. He was a giving and attentive husband, father and grandfather. He was able to participate in organ donation at UMMC as a final act of charity. (1 of 2)
— Sid Salter (@sidsalter) December 13, 2022
From his first MSU press conference in 2020 shown here to today’s tragic announcement, Mike Leach was the genuine article. I worried when he got in front of an open microphone, but that free spirit and candor was part of Mike’s charm. What a fierce competitor and decent guy. pic.twitter.com/mlnKYkQW4R
— Sid Salter (@sidsalter) December 13, 2022
Statement from @SEC Commissioner @GregSankey. pic.twitter.com/5K9JeBvfu8
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) December 13, 2022
Leach is survived by his wife, Sharon; children Janeen, Kim, Cody, and Kiersten; and three grandchildren.
