Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach hospitalized with health issue

Mississippi State football head coach Mike Leach suffered a health issue on Sunday that sent him to the hospital and the situation appears serious. 

Mississippi State Bulldogs head football coach Mike Leach was taken to the hospital on Sunday after experiencing a health issue at home and needing to call an ambulance. Though it is unconfirmed, he appears to remain hospitalized at this time.

Details remain scarce about the situation at this time.

The university released a statement on the situation regarding Leach that confirmed the head coach’s hospitalization but also did not contain many details.

"Mississippi State University Head Football Coach Mike Leach had a personal health issue at his home earlier today (Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022). That issue led to a decision to transfer Coach Leach to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson by ambulance. That is the extent of information that MSU has available regarding Coach Leach’s condition, and the university will make no other comment at this time other than to say that the thoughts and prayers of the university are with Mike and Sharon and their family."

Mike Leach hospitalized after health issue for Mississippi State head coach

Update (Dec. 11 – 9:49 p.m. ET) – According to Robbie Faulk of 247 Sports and the Mississippi State beat, Mike Leach “needs a miracle” before asking fans to pray.

Ross Dellenger of SI added to Faulk’s report saying that “Leach’s situation is critical”.

We will continue to update you on this situation as we keep Coach Leach and his family in our thoughts.

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Given the lack of details, it’s unfair to Leach and his family to speculate upon what happened or his status. However, there are rumors are circulating on Mississippi State message boards that, though the details remain few, indicate that the situation is quite serious.

With Leach in the hospital, the university’s statement also contained information stating that defensive coordinator Zach Arnett will take over the football program in Leach’s absence and that football and recruiting activities will resume on Monday.

We will continue to update you on the developing situation but our thoughts and well wishes are with Leach and his family.

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