Mike Leach Tribute: The most interesting man in college football

[@waynetompkins3006]

Mike Leach was the Norm Macdonald of coaches. We lost them both at 61, way too soon.

[@danielrobey1759]

Totally agree! Both so brilliant and unique!

[@bobtolar681]

Wow. That was spot on.

[@tommydub1281]

Well said

[@weeknders]

Spot On

[@weeknders]

@@Th3_Colony The delivery as well. The odd punctuation in his speech. Dude was a classic.

[@volpaul4583]

He may be the ONLY coach or football commentator that realized that this is only a game. This whole thing is supposed to be fun. Thank you coach for keeping it real. Football, like life itself, should be taken with a twinkle in the eye.

[@mas5867]

Of course, what else could he do. 4 top 20 finishes in 21 yrs. He had to have a diff angle. Wake up and stop commemorating a man that played the system and died making 5 million a year.

[@cosetteudx]

Well said!

[@deborahgordon1812]

@@mas5867 crt

[@deborahgordon1812]

@@mas5867 sorry, I meant "cry" or fu

[@bowlchamps37]

Dude, I am 100% sure he did not think it was only fun. Cause guess what, it´s only fun for the fans. It´s not only fun for anyone involved.

[@masonchevron5068]

This dude's commitment to answering any question is thoroughly as humanly possible is amazing

[@Freedom_Half_Off]

His candy response was classic Leach . He never coached a program I rooted for and never beat one . I still had a lot of love for the guy because he seemed like a high wire artist walking a line with every question thrown at him with perfect aplomb ...

[@puppiesarepower3682]

LoL! I found out about Mike because of his Bigfoot and aliens discussion.😂

[@willcaspers6120]

I know we all remember and enjoy Coach Leach's memorable soundbites, but I hope everyone understands how great of a coach he is and the impact he's had on this sport. I think it's a much bigger impact than most people realize. Sending positive thoughts his way!

[@BoldandBrash12]

He’s dead

[@COBYJ10]

@@BoldandBrash12 so edgy lol

[@mas5867]

@Jper LOL. Kinda negates the smoke blowing if he doesn't even know he is dead, huh?

[@jarrodskufcagaming5203]

@@BoldandBrash12 do you think he doesn't know? Shut up until you are relevant

[@stephena5752]

Hell of a coach

[@btownbat]

This man was a national treasure

[@COBYJ10]

Still is..legends only die if there’s not people to carry it on and that’s the only thing the internet is good for. I for one will die as a huge Pirate fan and will think of him often as an innovative offensive coach with an unprecedented personality. Who cares about what the garbage PC world thinks.

[@mas5867]

Why? What made a man that was chasing potential millions and realizing how he would have to go about it, make him a treasure?

[@SnowboardJedi]

@@mas5867 You must not know much about Coach Leach huh? Instead of being controlled like most of these Indoctrinated coaches and University faculty he actually had original free thinking ideas and answers....the dude was a genius.

[@mas5867]

​ @T. Ryan No stat book will ever have a picture of a coach with 4 top 20 finishes in 21 years with a subtitle of genius. The man was nothing close to genius. Peeps need numbers, not adjectives. See, what we don't have a parallel Tech team running something beside the air raid to compare to.

[@SnowboardJedi]

@@mas5867 bro I respect your opinion but you missed the target on this 1

[@RebelBassOU812]

I absolutely LOVE Leach’s Perspective on the College Football “Playoff” because it’s NOT a playoff!!!!

[@bamadad53]

Well at least now I know there were 3 of us that had the same thoughts about “the playoffs”. It’s a not a playoff when “people” decide who gets to play in it…and some those peeps never played a down of football in their life. It’s clear that he thought the CFP is a joke…and I so agree with him.

[@RebelBassOU812]

@@bamadad53 exactly!! The players who win the games, go through two-a-days, run, sweat, lift, fall, get up, score, fight, the part of the game that does 95% of the work. THEY should decide who goes to a playoff! …. Not a bunch of suits and ties who sit in a conference room

[@Mark-sj3xb]

Playoffs should be determined by on the field play. If you have a conference championship game, the winner of that should get an automatic bid. And if you are a division 1 program your conference champion should get an automatic bid. Only let a committee decide the seedings.

[@bamadad53]

@@RebelBassOU812 I just now saw your reply to my msg. Well worded comment. Perhaps if the CFP does expand to a 12 team playoff system we’ll see more of a head to head playoff system rather than this “joke” of a system that is in place now.

[@zchris87v80]

This did age well, aside from the fact ND will get destroyed in 2 games and still get in.

[@henryhall298]

"Credit to cats for generating that level of animosity." -Genius

[@Greysky2024]

Hahaha 😂I was crying laughing at that part.

[@Eliminator5555]

His bit on the tragedies of wedding planning has to be his greatest of all-time.

[@colonelrobertsjr.7882]

I used the same logic for my cousin and his fiancee; however, they planned with little outside interference, so it will work fine for them.

[@kvol1668]

Best advice ever, and we took it. They're still mad years later, but Coach Leach was right.

[@bobtolar681]

As an Aggie, I hated playing against Mike Leach. What a brilliant strategist. He is indeed a national treasure. So many Aggie haters out there think we hated him. Couldn’t be more wrong. Total respect and admiration for a brilliant coach. He had our number indeed. RIP ML!

[@mridge01]

Leach respected Aggies for sure.

[@caitlincox9567]

I always respected Coach Leach even though the Aggies always had a hard time against his teams (Texas Tech and Mississippi State).

[@kirk6728]

Are you guys going to fire your horrible coach? Hope he lives a long healthy life but he’s horrible at coaching.

[@mridge01]

@@kirk6728 😂

[@mridge01]

@@kirk6728 they have to pay him $85 million to fire him.

[@sawdustcrusader2239]

From an Alabama fan, RIP to the pirate. He was one of the classiest around, and I know he’ll be missed

[@mas5867]

Please enlighten us on how he delineated himself from others in being on the "classiest around."

[@A_Jeffsux]

@@mas5867 please enlighten us why you feel the need to drag Mike Leach’s name?? You’re pathetic

[@jaygabbard6083]

@@mas5867 by not behaving like you are right now

[@chiefslinginbeef3641]

@@mas5867 must be a Yankee and a democrat.

[@seansturgill4869]

@@mas5867 You're a troll. Are you part of Westboro Baptist Church? Maybe go and reevaluate why you see the comment section of a memorial video to disparage the dead. Shame on you.

[@uttermanbo]

With there being too many Sabans, and Bellichicks out there. This guy made football fun. Sixty one years, I'm positive he lived them to the fullest. Rest in paradise coach.

[@King_Immanuel]

He also happens to be one of the most impactful and influential offensive coaches of all time

[@rwaitt14153]

His thoughtful response to the "which mascot would win in a conference fight" question is legendary. His ability to entertain that silly stuff is what made everything he said special. I remember once listening to one of his postgame interviews on the radio and he was off-roading and talking about his favorite classic western movies. Dunno what it had to do with the game but it was very interesting.

[@JC-dc2ri]

I think what really makes it hilarious is how he treats the unserious questions just like the serious ones. No tone change. 😂

[@rwaitt14153]

@@JC-dc2ri He treated them more seriously. Probably because he could be unguarded and just put his thoughts out there without having to worry about offending anyone or giving away any secrets. His contract said he had to talk for so many hours with the press per week. It didn't say it had to be about football. He made the most of it. Genius coach.

[@ugadawgs1990]

He will be missed. Rest In Peace, Coach.

[@vincethompson3776]

@@Norcat10 What kinda life do you have to be living to comment something like this??

[@vincethompson3776]

@@Norcat10 hope things get better for you dawg ✊

[@Ian-qe3ox]

As a Duck fun, he tore us a new one numerous times, and I wasn’t even mad. I was proud of his accomplishments at Wazzu given their limited resources. That’s why I love College football…Coaches like Mike Leach.

[@spacenut58]

How could you not love this man RIP coach.

[@Chironex_Fleckeri]

When you heard Mike Leach talking about something unrelated to football after an intense game, you understand that his mind never stopped. It ran a mile a minute. He was genius and a man of character. Everyone loved him. I think he would make some comment about the Art of War. Maybe part of his talent was making the other team almost, almost cheer for Mike Leach's squad. But he was bigger than football. He is one of a kind. Condolences to his family and to all those who loved them. If you read this, know that Mike is loved by so many. Wish we could hear about whatever book he was reading in his office the night before. He will be missed.

[@RyanReddell]

It feels like I lost an uncle losing Coach Leach. I have loved watching and listening to this man since his year at Oklahoma. Every school he coached was my second favorite team behind Oklahoma. RIP Coach. God Bless to his family.

[@jessebarfield3419]

His advice on men and weddings is 100% real and should be listened to by every man

[@BadgerMushroom2]

We love you, Coach! To the rest of the NCAA, thank y’all for allowing us to have him in Starkville. Long live the Pirate!!!!

[@RonBand01]

We are gonna miss this man. I never really followed his "Leach-isms" until he had his own show on XM, years ago. He became my favorite coach. The stories around college football will never be as interesting and as much fun without Mike Leach. Thank you Coach and RIP.

[@colbyntx8578]

I’m a Red Raider and have been a huge Leach fan since 2000 when he came through Texas Tech. A brilliant mind in football and he always kept it real and had fun. You never knew what was going to come out of his mouth but you knew it would make you laugh. Rest in peace coach, you’ll be missed dearly!

[@waylonmac6]

Forever THE PIRATE! We will miss you coach, a good man, RIP

[@Barry_Harberson]

We lost a gem of a man and a fine Coach ... R.I.P 🙏🙏

[@MagaKoz]

Coach always reminded me of a sports version of norm Macdonald. Always hilarious, says random shit and will make you feel like a boob if you say/do something dumb. The cat soliloquy maybe one of the funniest rants. Definitely a guy who passed to early.

[@SafetyisFirst]

He loved life and didn't care what others thought of him a great way to live a life.

[@wtk6069]

It's been two-and-a-half decades since he brought the Air Raid to Kentucky along with Hal Mumme, but he's still got a ton of fans in the Bluegrass. I'm certain a lot of us are sending prayers and well-wishes his way. Get well, Coach Leach. College football would be far less interesting without you!

[@jerrypaulley6476]

Amen. Go Cats. R.I.P. Coach Leach

[@nonbirthingperson8087]

It’s been quite a bit longer since Hal Mumme brought the Air Raid to Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt Pleasant Iowa with a young Mike Leach on staff 😉

[@wtk6069]

@@nonbirthingperson8087 I wasn't there for that one, but I did see them at Valdosta State prior to Kentucky.

[@rebelradio71]

That was a fun team to watch. Leach had an outstanding understanding of the game and the balls to think differently about how to implement his offense.

[@spencerwarren9219]

It's not far for us in sec to lose such a wonderful coach and person. We love you coach here in volunteer land knoxville. You are sec family always. Prayers for family and the best pirate rip

[@shawnlong4039]

He was a great coach and an amazing personality. Condolences to his players, family and staff from BIG BLUE NATION!

[@seanwilson2815]

I’m a Miami fan, but how can you not love this guy. Rest in Peace Coach.

[@braddavis3821]

"I'm fearful thier kids and their grandkids won't have hands" 😂😂😂. Miss you coach!

[@Greysky2024]

😂😂 I can’t breathe

[@bobsacamanno5123]

So classic the “anyway” man he will be greatly missed. RIP Coach Leach.

[@jamesrowe6389]

Loved all the positive comments about Coach Leach's attitude and play science. He was a master.

[@Werdnasemajjamesandrew]

Strangest man in football. He was real as real gets.

[@fredmartens]

No finer words can be spoken about this man than the words he spoke himself

[@okieoiogh8235]

He was lame.

[@BabyBudders]

@@okieoiogh8235you’re gay.

[@tommydub1281]

Well said

[@geauxbig1068]

He was an excellent coach but most importantly he was an amazing,intelligent, funny, compassionate and caring human being. You will be missed Pirate! Swing your sword! RIP Coach.

[@puppiesarepower3682]

It's like Mike was a character pulled straight out of Family Guy. 😂 I was never a sports fan but one lonely night I was listening to WWL way out in southwest Texas waiting for a paranormal radio program to start. So the sports show on at the time aired a segment called "Moment of Zen" in which our man here talked about bigfoot and aliens. He made my entire week. God bless my man. You were certainly more than a coach, you were a philosopher.

[@romeofthewing9626]

Madden #2!! I'm a Husky (UW). Yet, I loved watching his teams and even rooted for him.

[@slawdawg23]

Such a good guy. And a good coach. We lost one of the best. You will be missed, Coach Leach. Cal Poly SLO and Pepperdine remember our times.

[@bpcruiser]

There will never be another Leach in cfb. R.I.P. Pirate

[@James-po6ib]

He was special didn't care what he said lol 😆 they don't come that honest anymore we are a dying breed and we just lost one

[@travisholmes5177]

Thanks for this...a true legend that will be missed!

[@NashvillePastaman]

Such a great tribute to him…… well done !! My fav Leachism…. Was from USC coach Riley….. He said at a TT practice he would line up 4 wide outs and run go routs all day long……. Without telling the defense….. when Riley asked….. he said later in the year, when everyone is doggin it ….. we will be rockin and ready to go…. (That year they beat texas or Oklahoma in a big bowl game at the end of the year on a …… you guessed it ….. go route at the end of the game!!

[@TOMCAT5.5149]

I loved this coach.. God bless his family!!!

[@davidproctor3246]

Videos like this are what made Coach Leach so incredible! He was also an amazing coach! May he Rest In Peace. I am sending my continued prayers to his entire family. God bless 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️🏴‍☠️

[@tommydub1281]

He would have been an amazing color commentator. I miss him even though I never met him. RIP Legend

[@samright4661]

R.I.P Coach Mike Leach this Man was a “American “ Original . This is how Mark Twain would be like in Person

[@kinch613]

We will miss ya Coach! RIP and prayers to your family, friends and all the kids who’s lives you touched.

[@sofakingfunnyone]

He seems like a great guy to go straighten out Heaven for all of us who are going! thanks coach !

[@Johnlilly252]

You could tell his health was going down when he would stumble over words and cough almost every sentence. RIP a legend of this sport. Deserved to be in the Playoffs at least once.

[@moegreene7940]

You can see it from interviews the last year..at wazzu he didn’t have it. Got to state and you could tell, that cough or whatever that is definitely was a symptom

[@Johnlilly252]

@@moegreene7940 yeah my grandfather had a heart attack and suffered the same symptoms

[@yeags1383]

Truly sad I wont see coach Leach in college football again. RIP coach. The game will never be the same without you.🙏

[@Gods_Patriot]

Him talking about the PAC 12 team names tangling is hilarious. "Is the Ute on horseback? Bow and arrow? Did he trade for a rifle? If he has a rifle that presents a problem. A buffalo is a beast. Utterly outstanding" favorite coach of all time regardless of level. Rest easy with God!

[@jimclark3929]

If you have a bad day, play this. One of Coach Leach's many gifts is that he will leave all of us with a smile on our faces.

[@darthtrabia]

hes a legend. r.i.p. leach

[@buddyjenkins7188]

I have always loved the way he would always say what he felt without a filter.

[@kevinbeattie7297]

I remember learning about him back when I was playing HS ball and how he invented the WR middle screen after studying pirate battle tactics for his history class he taught. I thought he was a genius then. But now hearing him point out the THE BEST candy that exists right now, Nerds Clusters, I can’t even believe it. The man gets it. Brilliant even when it comes to candy selection.

[@anthonyheard7806]

Nerds Clusters are the Mike Leach of candy!

[@Shannond292000]

Praying for Coach Leach. #HailState

[@BoldandBrash12]

He died

[@MartyEffinVickers]

Mike Leach: A thinking man's coach. RIP, you gorgeous working class philosopher.

[@ericsupermagnificent]

Rest in peace to one of the coolest football coaches ever

[@markphillips8097]

So sad his family will be without such a cool husband,father Grandpa I can't imagine the blinding pain they are got through he was only 61

[@michaelrandall7418]

Prayers and thoughts for u and your family Coach Leach. U inspired many coaches and last gen to this gen and to next gen! Coming from a UGA fan from Athens!

[@williebcnfasho7384]

May God bless you Soul Coach your great mind and calm attitude and crazy response🤣 will truly be missed.

[@northend25]

One of the best ever. RIP coach!

[@travissanders7284]

RIP Coach. You were such a great figure in college football

[@CadiDaddy99]

Rest in peace Coach! A true National Treasure

[@smokeycat2011]

What a cool guy-damn he'll be missed. The sports world got a lot less interesting. RIP Coach...

[@jdwfenton]

A great coach and an even greater human being. Would of loved to have this guy as my coach when I was growing up . R.I.P.

[@garysmith2501]

From a Sooner Fan, you will be missed, Coach ! Rest in peace.

[@william_mac]

Awesome tribute. Thank you.

[@TheRbruin10]

Absolute LEGEND

[@osubucks69]

He was pure gold, plain and simple. I've never had another coach make me laugh with his commentary.

[@devaultc]

This was absolutely fantastic! Thank u!

[@the57student]

So sad to here of his passing. Most entertaining coach of all time.

[@saltrock9642]

The LSU fans love this man and he will be missed. ❤️Mike❤️.

[@mikemorgan5015]

I could listen to Leachisms all day, every day if I didn't have to go to work. Mike Leach is one of a kind. You will be missed Sir.... I can't see you resting in peace, so don't change a bit. Wherever you end up, it'll be more fun and interesting with you there.

[@kennypowers1945]

Are you the weather guy in Oklahoma Mike Morgan?

[@mikemorgan5015]

@@kennypowers1945 No, but my work takes me into his viewing area regularly, so I get that a lot.

[@jjuwayne]

RIP to the GOAT of interviews you always kept them guessing!

[@Radar1zmgkz]

His bizzareness was genuine and I would have loved to play for him. Imagine being a sportswriter and trying to quote him?

[@Chironex_Fleckeri]

10:45 this was one of the last postgame interviews he gave. And his advice is wise. He knows this generations values. He could've been anything he wanted. A professor, a CEO, a wise accountant. Even if he never coached a game. This man could've run for office. Ive said it in another comment but he was absolutely a genius. You bet he would be the best guest, best patron at a restaurant. The best father you could ask for. A coach that was like a father to many talented kids who didn't have the fortune of growing up in good homes. He's the kind of man that always actually had his office door open. We can have our sport, but there is a man there too and don't forget that even though we love his life's work and love this game - there is a man there too. That's what I'm trying to say. Rest easy, Mike . You made the world a better place and your legacy will continue to do just that.

[@ghost2112_fpv]

I absolutely love this legend of a man. How could you hate him?

[@GARose-kt4jc]

Coach Mike Leach was such a classic! He will be missed even by UW fans and alums, who were his arch rivals.

[@xx3astmanxx928]

Giving an interview about candy after smoking Vandy is peak Mike Leach

[@peterward3287]

Really gonna miss this guy..roll tide

[@J_Ghotier]

“And I mean credit to cats….the ability to generate that much animosity ya know” 😂 I wanna play all-time QB in Leach’s Hairbo Heaven Bowl!

[@woodrowbarnes2138]

I hope the wide receivers will never sit again to honor this awesome coach!

[@mcgoo721]

I've never heard of this guy until very recently and he's fast became my favorite sports coach ever.

[@KLead2010]

RIP COACH 😢 MISS YOU!!! You were amazing

[@jonmcclure10]

Interesting man for sure! As a Alabama fan I do not believe that just total wins make a man, or how much a man makes, makes a man, but this man had a wonderful brain and that separates us from most animals. I lost my nephew and heart doctor, who did a preface for my book nine to help people with type two diabetes and inherited genetic propensity to die young with 400 special recipes and exercise programs etc. Both died at 60 and Mike Leach died at 61, all young bright people and all loved too. We do not know the day and time that our lives will be cut short, but all three did wonderful things in life and lived each day to the fullest. It is a shame so many people are not appreciated until they die. I wish I had a chance to talk to Mike the man, who by the way played little football, as he had a ankle injury stopping his play and actually went to law school, maybe that shows just how unique this wonderful man's brain was, as you hear him articulate so many subjects. What a shame!

[@CheeseMasterSports]

It’s been a year and I’m still not over it. RIP Mike Leach, this Tennessee fan misses you very much. Thanks for being one of the people that make College Football what it is.

[@Jake-qc3mj]

Next year my beloved western michigan broncos take on the bulldogs. I wish I could've met the pirate he was a shining example of not being afraid to show personality while still being damn good at your job. Rest in peace coach the cfb community will never forget how you impacted our lives.

[@gregorywatkins9790]

😂❤

[@bradjudd1052]

I LOVE THIS GUY I HOPE HE IS ALWAYS INVOLVED IN COLLEGE ATHLETICS

[@ugadawgs1990]

Probably won’t get your wish, I’m afraid.

[@MrSmith223]

Dude he died…

[@avaritt]

I don’t know how to break this to you…

[@seanmyers1548]

Mike leach is the Napoleon Bonaparte of college coaches. Unlikely beginning and rise to the top. Won using new, unique, and unorthodox strategy to win major battles. Was exiled, came back from exile. Rose to power once again. At wsu he could never beat UW as they were the Air raids kryptonite. UW was his Moscow/Russia for Napoleon.

[@robertherberg9595]

THIS! This is why Mike was a blast.

[@Greysky2024]

His cat rant had me in stitches 😂😂😂 “credit to cats”

[@8milestudio]

Swing that sword in the sky, coach. A better man than 99% of the coaching population.

[@supersonicej]

Thank you Mr Coach Leach. You were one hell of a kind. ❤

[@KirbySmartsFakePunt]

One of a kind

[@jeffreyk.6366]

RIP Coach, I will miss ur sound bites my friend.

[@marcustiggs5361]

one of the best to ever do it. RIP coach

[@dudedude949]

To say Mike Leach was one of a kind would be the biggest understatement of all time!! RIP

[@fightingirish8631]

WE LOVE YA' Mike! RIP friend. You made college football a BETTER place! You will be sorely, SORELY missed...😢

[@tonyenglish5153]

Many great coaches in many sports and Id say coach Leach was a legend. He was seemed grounded in a very distracting society which was a wonderful reminder of the simplicity we often overlook.

[@dislikebutton7834]

He was the goat