Mike Leach is in critical condition after a health scare on Sunday and college football coaches around the country are sending their well wishes.
On Sunday afternoon, Mississippi State Bulldogs head football coach Mike Leach was transported to a Jackson hospital after suffering a medical emergency at his home. It was revealed on Monday in a report by the Clarion Ledger that Leach suffered a massive heart attack and possibly also had seizures that resulted in brain damage.
He remains in the hospital in critical condition, per a release from the university on Monday morning updating the situation.
In the wake of the news of Leach’s health scare and current battle in the hospital, there has been an unbelievable show of admiration and affection shown for the one commonly known as The Pirate and the Halloween candy connoisseur for the ages. But it’s also been a tremendous showing of love from the college football coaching world.
Mike Leach showered with love, well wishes from college football coaching peers
From Coach Prime Deion Sanders to Nick Saban to Dana Holgorsen to the man at his former post at Texas Tech, Joey McGuire, college football coaches throughout the country showed an unbelievable outpouring of love and wishes for the best along with a request for prayers for Mike Leach.
Praying fervently for Coach Leach. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) December 12, 2022
Nick Saban released a statement sending thoughts and prayers to Mississippi State HC Mike Leach. pic.twitter.com/SU5zmRJOuT
— Touchdown Alabama (@TDAlabamaMag) December 12, 2022
My thoughts are with my mentor, my colleague and, more importantly, my friend, Mike Leach. While I am devastated by today’s news, I know Mike is a fighter with an incredible spirit and I know he will continue to battle. Prayers to Sharon and their extended family. 🙏🏼
— Dana Holgorsen (@Holgorsendana) December 12, 2022
Praying for a dear friend, @Coach_Leach, today. Mike will always be a part of the Big Blue Nation from his time here in Lexington. Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his wife Sharon, their four kids and the entire Mississippi State family.
— Mark Stoops (@UKCoachStoops) December 12, 2022
Prayers for my good friend Mike Leach.
— Lincoln Riley (@LincolnRiley) December 12, 2022
Please keep Coach and his family in your prayers-
Please just a moment of prayer for my good friend Mike Leach and his family! Keep fighting!!!
— Gary Patterson (@FBCoachP) December 12, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with Coach Leach. Keep battling, Mike. We’re all with you. 🙏💙🙏
— Mack Brown (@CoachMackBrown) December 12, 2022
Praying for my friend Mike Leach!
— Jay Norvell (@CoachJayNorvell) December 12, 2022
🙏🏽💯 pic.twitter.com/9tS4UmxwvD
Prayers for Mike Leach.
— Coach Sam Pittman (@CoachSamPittman) December 12, 2022
Thinking about @Coach_Leach tonight. Praying for you Coach🙏
— Josh Heupel (@coachjoshheupel) December 12, 2022
Prayers for Mike Leach 🙏🙏
— Coach Gus Malzahn (@CoachGusMalzahn) December 12, 2022
Our hearts are with Mike Leach and his family, as well as the entire Mississippi State Football Program. Be well, Coach, we are praying for you.
— Clark Lea (@Coach_Lea) December 12, 2022
Praying for Coach Leach. He’s always been very kind to so many. https://t.co/EIn02Y16pb
— Hugh Freeze (@CoachHughFreeze) December 11, 2022
Praying for Coach Leach tonight 🙏
— Shane Beamer (@CoachSBeamer) December 12, 2022
Thoughts and prayers for Coach Leach 🙏
— Joey McGuire 🌵 (@JoeyMcGuireTTU) December 11, 2022
Perhaps nothing has been more evident during this scary and somber time than how beloved Leach is by fans, the media, former players and obviously his peers has well. He’s made an indelible impact on college football throughout his career and it shows in the reaction to this news.
We will continue to keep you updated on Leach and his condition as the situation continues to develop while also continuing to wish the Mississippi State coach and his family well in this trying time in hopes of his recovery.
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