Leach Interviewing At Uw

[LongJim]

Richard Justice at the Houston Chronicle is blogging that Mike Leach is interviewing in Washington for the Husky job.

[Green Mean]

I think Leach has really built something at Tech. I know they could really money whip him to lure him to Seattle but I don't know if he will replicate at UW what he has done at Tech. The one advantage is that UW has a great program and tradition and probably has more to offer heavyweight wise than Tech in my opinion. I think what Leach has done at Tech has been incredible but UW may be a job that may not be able to pass up.

[Censored by Laurie]

Seattle vs. Lubbock.

Plus the coast is much more practical for pirate ship construction

Edited December 2, 2008 by Censored by Laurie

[Eagle1855]

For me it would come down to living in BFE or Seattle. Also, Washington was actually a prestigious program at one time whereas Tech will always be viewed as a stepchild to Texas and A&M... regardless of football records. Pretty easy choice for ME, but what do I know.

I hope he leaves. And I hope Tech's program crumbles. More recruits for the U of NT's super sweet spread fantastigasm.

Edited December 2, 2008 by Eagle1855

[UNTflyer]

I really thought Tennessee was going to go after him.

[Green P1]

I really thought Tennessee was going to go after him.

It'd be awful tough to pass up Lane if you've got the assurance Monte is coming with him.

[Eagle1855]

It'd be awful tough to pass up Lane if you've got the assurance Monte is coming with him.

Bingo. I'd expect a pretty good-sized turn around in just one year. Bringing in a real-deal DC will make the transition a lot easier.

Edited December 2, 2008 by Eagle1855

[Green Mean]

Bingo. I'd expect a pretty good-sized turn around in just one year. Bringing in a real-deal DC will make the transition a lot easier.

Now Todd Dodge would think that is just pure crazy talk.

Carry on.

[MDH]

UW also interviewed Pat Hill (Fresno). I can't believe they would want him..seeing as his last WAC championship was 9 years ago...........

[filmerj]

It's about money, now he can go to tech's ad and say now match this!

[Censored by Laurie]

It's about money, now he can go to tech's ad and say now match this...IN GOLD. RRRRRRR.

Fixed

[greenminer]

NMSU

[filmerj]

Fixed

Touche, and just as I thought, I just saw an AP wire that stated, he and the Tech AD were Negotiating, but that leach did not have permission to visit UW.

[GreenBat]

Touche, and just as I thought, I just saw an AP wire that stated, he and the Tech AD were Negotiating, but that leach did not have permission to visit UW.

When people, not just football coaches, are looking for a job, they don't ask their current employer of they can go look for a new job. If Leach went to Washington, no problem. If Washington went to Leach, then there might be an ethical problem, but that would be attractive to Leach as he views himself as a pirate.

[filmerj]

When people, not just football coaches, are looking for a job, they don't ask their current employer of they can go look for a new job. If Leach went to Washington, no problem. If Washington went to Leach, then there might be an ethical problem, but that would be attractive to Leach as he views himself as a pirate.

I thought since he is still under contract he has to seek permission form the school to explore other options. At least that is my understanding. It is also my understanding that coaching jobs are different then the real world jobs. Just to lay my cards out on the table, I don't care if he stays or goes, I can't stand tech and their band wagon fans.

Edited December 3, 2008 by filmerj

[NT80]

Richard Justice at the Houston Chronicle is blogging that Mike Leach is interviewing in Washington for the Husky job.

I thought UW had more class than that? Seriously, Leach is a head case and full of himself, thus a good fit at Tech.

[Green Dozer]

Bingo. I'd expect a pretty good-sized turn around in just one year. Bringing in a real-deal DC will make the transition a lot easier.

Bingo. Finally bringing in a real DC sure paid huge dividends this year.

[Green P1]

Bingo. Finally bringing in a real DC sure paid huge dividends this year.

Not really a valid comparison.....

[greenminer]

Not really a valid comparison.....

Is it ever?

[Green P1]

Is it ever?

Sometimes it almost kinda might be.

[Green Mean]

After thinking about...I think it would be crazy for Mike Leach not to take on the UW program. He would go into a great situation and wouldn't always be someones step child like he is at Tech.

[LAZER]

I have a friend who is an Auburn alum telling me that Auburn is/plans to pursue mike leach very heavily once Tuberville is out. Has anybody seen anything about leach to Auburn?

[UNTLifer]

I have a friend who is an Auburn alum telling me that Auburn is/plans to pursue mike leach very heavily once Tuberville is out. Has anybody seen anything about leach to Auburn?

Mentioned on ESPN this morning.

[Green Dozer]

Is it ever?

Miner/P1

Couldn't resist, just stirring the pot a little. I know its not valid

[Green Dozer]

Mentioned on ESPN this morning.

What is funny is how ESPN and some of the other media guys dismiss Tech's ability, dollar wise, to compete with Washington and Auburn. Kind of like judging a book by its cover because of Lubbock. I don't think Leach would be a good fit at Auburn. The spread was not exactly embraced there when they brought Franklin in, and I would imagine that has something to do with the current roster to. With Saban at Bama, Richt w/ Georgia, and Saban at Bama I am not sure Auburn can take a chance on Leach. There competition is stronger than it has been in a long time. They owned Alabama for 9 years. A couple of factors would be his quirky personality, and a couple of 6-5 seasons to get things going. Harrell and Crabtree won't go with him, and I don't think Kingsbury has any eligibility left. I think he would be a much better fit at Washington. I know he was at Kentucky one time, but he was not the focal point of the program.