OT: Mike Leach to Tennessee May Be Happening
Lots of buzz on Twitter that Tennessee is closing in on Mike Leach. Given the wild last week it seems like he'd be a great cultural fit in Knoxville. I'd think if you're a Tennessee fan you would have to be thrilled.
#Tennessee coaching search update: Source tells me the meeting with Mike Leach went very well. And... stay tuned.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) December 1, 2017
Sources tell @NBCDFWSports that former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach is working on a deal to become the next coach at Tennessee. A deal could be announced Friday. I’m working on more details.
— Newy Scruggs (@newyscruggs) December 1, 2017
December 1st, 2017 at 8:53 AM ^
This seems like a odd fit. If he could put together a competent defense there, it may work out ok.
December 1st, 2017 at 9:23 AM ^
Nope, the AD much, much worse than DB:
No deal has been struck between Tennessee and Washington State's Mike Leach, and Tennessee AD John Currie is back in Knoxville. Currie is scheduled to meet Friday morning with chancellor Beverly Davenport and other school officials to reassess the search.
— Chris Low (@ClowESPN) December 1, 2017
December 1st, 2017 at 9:39 AM ^
I hope this doesn't happen. Leach seems like a better fit at an school like WSU or TTU. Tennessee sounds like the kind of place where you have to kiss up to alumni and fans may not have the patience to implement his offense.
December 1st, 2017 at 9:44 AM ^
December 1st, 2017 at 9:49 AM ^
that Currie is going to be fired. Ira made it clear that there is no confirmation yet, but if it does happen, I think the odds of Brady Hoke being made interim for 2018 increase.
December 1st, 2017 at 10:00 AM ^
He's apparently getting canned for "going rogue" when he and Mike Leach had a good meeting that could've been something. At this point, Leach would be a fantastic hire, but nope, Tennessee boosters are something else.
This is just sad at this poiint.
December 1st, 2017 at 10:05 AM ^
Haslam disapproved because Haslam is a moron.
December 1st, 2017 at 10:02 AM ^
"Former Texas Tech coach..."
Was that supposed to be a dig at Washington State or was Newy Scruggs (Newy?!?) completely unaware that Leach has, you know, been coaching at WSU for a few years now?
December 1st, 2017 at 10:22 AM ^
So apparently in a classic Phil Fulmer move, he backstabbed Currie just when he was about to hire Mike Leach in a move to usurp the AD and take control.
Johnny Majors flashbacks anyone?
December 1st, 2017 at 10:27 AM ^
December 1st, 2017 at 10:24 AM ^
And now they fire their AD instead. This is amazing.
December 1st, 2017 at 10:37 AM ^
indeed. Might be an understatement for what has transpired there. More like Taco Bell bathroom at 3AM?
December 1st, 2017 at 10:25 AM ^
December 1st, 2017 at 11:15 AM ^
Have disliked TN since the Fullmer days and the fact the university could not have handled the situation in a worse manner. Everything they could have done right they chose to do the opposite. Got many fine professors fired and good students transferred due to being intimidated, rightfully so, by football players and backers of the program. Actual death threats are just too much. Seems like some of the schools down there, with TN being the leader, still operate with a 1817 mentality, not a 2017.
I do think Leach can win some games down there, especially with the talent that is already on campus. I think people like Pete and others will drive him nuts though why he's trying to do so. Might be a good fit in that regard. I'm certain he would have no problem telling Pete just where he can get off.
December 1st, 2017 at 5:30 PM ^
December 2nd, 2017 at 12:42 AM ^
Why all the fuss about Tennessee. When were they last relevant? Or any good?
December 2nd, 2017 at 10:09 AM ^