The Senator

First of all, it'd be a HUGE HUGE mistake to judge - or UNDERESTIMATE - the abilities of the 'old country lawyer' based on their appearance, and that's just what they want you to do. (Ever hear of Gerry Spence?) Second, for some inexplicable reason you choose to ignore multiple reitirations that the kid was cleared for practice by his doctor and Leach HAD THREE LICENSED PHYSICAL TRAINERS checking on him at regular intervals. Third, and in response to your bizarre and ridiculous question, "What if he hung himself?", well I guess Leach would be coaching this Saturday in the Alamo Bowl! But trust me, Adam James is 100% healthy and loves himself way too much to commit suicide - OTOH, he may get some help in that area from the TTU squad and student body.

A man after my own heart! Exactly the point(s) I've been trying to make for months now - with some slight progress.

Will Cowher be bringing Mike Mularkey along with him?

See above story and video of alleged 'shed' and alleged 'electrical closet'. Regarding a CAT scan, wouldn't it be up to the licensed physician who examined Adam James to recommend a CAT scan, pupil measurements, and any other diagnostic procedures if he suspected something more than what he called, "possibly a slight concussion", instead of just sending young Adam home with a note from his doctor? This is nothing more than a spoiled, unlikeable punk kid and his ego-stricken daddy trying to get even with Leach for previous perceived slights, and that's what will come out in court.

Yeah, sure...and Adam James concussion miraculously healed on the flight to the Alamo Bowl, too! "The more information that comes out, the more it looks like the James family has vastly overstated the facts. Many people in Lubbock would go so far as to say Adam and Craig James have lied. Let's see, the "shed" turns out to be a garage, the "electrical closet" turns out to be the visiting coaches media room. This is the same room that Mack Brown and Bob Stoops would use when they visit Tech. Also the "guards" have turned out to be athletic trainers with instructions to check on Adam James regularly." Link - Adam James is now the most hated man in Lubbock Stories are now beginning to surface that Leach blocked James transfer to SMU, and young Adam was 'hiding behind a doctor's letter' in order to keep his scholarship while daddy - former Patriettes* panty-waist and SMU program-killer Craig James - went to work on Leach in retaliation. This will drag out for a while, but Myer has effectively ruined TTU's program for years to come. (And I KNOW you're ecstatic about that, aggie!)

Correction - it is Craig James, his whiney wuss of a son Adam, and TTU AD Gerlad Myer that have exposed themselves and the school to massive financial liability - to... Mike Leach

Ah...obviously you are intimately familiar with the real facts of the case, and must be referring to this equipment 'shed' and 'electrical closet'... Video - Tour of 'Shed' & 'Electrical Closet' in question with Leach's Attorney ...which the kid's own doctor claims was better for him than being on the practice field. Or was there some other 'morally egregious action' on Leach's part that you'd care to throw out there??? This is clearly a case of a spoiled kid who had been disciplined previously and didn't like it, now being embarrassed and crying to daddy. That's all it is. Period. Kid was a punk, disliked by teammates and coaches alike... According to emails received by CBSsports.com, Leach gave James a scholarship above the objections of his assistants. However, James was considered a bad influence by some teammates. Eric Morris, who played the same position as James for two seasons, described the player like this: "Ever since the day he arrived on the Texas Tech campus you couldn't help but to feel a negative energy from him. He expected people to baby him and that he was going make it solely on the fact that his father was a very successful player." Current receivers coach Lincoln Riley, James' position coach, claimed the player "undermined my authority on many occasions." Link - Texas Tech players and coaches shed light on Leach and James

To which "actions" - specifically - are you referring?

Oh, if it's tales of JFK's lechery and sexual dalliances you desire, there are no photos in this - fake or real - but here ya go... JFK: Sexual Sociopath and Political Faker

Well, at least you concede that is was indeed a glorious run for Leach at TTU! And you will marvel at The Senator's prescience when ML prevails in the certain ensuing legal entanglements. Myers and this unwitting, spoiled, rich punk have set TTU's program back decades. I would HATE to be Adam James right now. Gotta admit, hough, I never expected this kind of pettiness and vindictiveness from Gerald Myers, and you will surely concede that no one could have expected a spoiled kid's cry's to daddy to derail Leach's career. But you gotta focus on the future, KD. A door closes, a window opens. In fact, there's a few windows open right here in The BuffTown!

Heh, heh...none, KD, none. It's not about money - I do it for the smug satisfaction of being proven right.

Huh? How do you figure? Current and former TTU players are coming out about 100-to-1 in favor of Leach... The more I read and hear about Leach’s alleged abuse of James, I can’t help but wonder what Paul “Bear” Bryant would make of all this. After all, Leach’s alleged abuse comes nowhere the hell Bryant put his Texas A&M players through during training camp at Junction in 1954. (never seemed to hurt Bryant's ability to recruit, though) Link - Tech great Rivera laments allegations regarding Leach According to emails received by CBSsports.com, Leach gave James a scholarship above the objections of his assistants. However, James was considered a bad influence by some teammates. Eric Morris, who played the same position as James for two seasons, described the player like this: "Ever since the day he arrived on the Texas Tech campus you couldn't help but to feel a negative energy from him. He expected people to baby him and that he was going make it solely on the fact that his father was a very successful player." Current receivers coach Lincoln Riley, James' position coach, claimed the player "undermined my authority on many occasions." Link - Texas Tech players and coaches shed light on Leach and James Leach will come out of this totally vindicated, a rich man, and with a HC position at a bigger program - if he doesn't opt instead for the OC or HC offers he's likely to get in the NFL.

You do when a judge says you were unjustly terminated and the school owes you the money, plus damages - which will be the ultimate outcome of all this. Here's a place that might be able to help you... Center for Literacy and Reading Instruction SUNY Buffalo - (716) 645-2470

Of course not. That's why they went and fired the guy. It's not about Myers ego, the Craig family's blatant lies, or the $800K bonus Leach was to receive tomorrow - it's about avoiding 'bad publicity'. And by firing Leach, TTU has virtually guaranteed themselves front page publicity for the duration of what is sure to be a prolonged court battle to clear Leach's name and reputation.

Link - LA Times: Texas Tech fires football coach Mike Leach, two days after suspension I must say I'm shocked, and the timing (as they were about to walk into an open hearing on Leach's suspension before a Texas judge) suggests that TTU knew they would lose today's legal round, and that this was maybe more about the $800K bonus Leach was to receive tomorrow and AD Gerald Myers ego, than any mistreatment of student athletes. I still say Leach will be vindicated, awill win any legal battles with TTU over 'termination with cause', and will get the $800K bonus, the $1.6M buyout, and then some. Oh well, TTU's loss may be the NFL's - and Buffalo Bills' - gain.

Not so fast, JC - Poor maligned, mistreated Andy James departure is a sure thing, and probably can't come fast enough for TTU or for the sake of his own personal safety, but it remains to be seen whether Mike Leach or Gerald Myers/Gus Bailey win this skirmish... The Saga of Mike Leach :: Something is Rotten in the state of Texas Tech University BREAKING: Leach Injunction Hearing Open Video - Tour of 'Shed' & 'Electrical Closet' in question with Leach's Attorney Texas Tech vs. Team Leach Of course, my money's on Leach.

Link - Adam James is now the most hated man in Lubbock! Way to go, dad! Way to ruin your son's life. I'm sure ESPN is real happy with ya, too. BTW, Craig, are you still persona non grata at SMU for taking alumni payments and nearly killing their program?

First, I do believe you responded the the wrong freaking post, unless it was your intent to respond to my own reply to Mr. Cockcosten with a rebuttal of remarks I had yet to make. Second, you point out that Sanchez is on a team that 'might' make the playoffs, yet downplay that Couch DID make the playoffs - with an expansion team). Third, thanks for supporting my claim that Leach is an offensive genius whose explosive offenses perennially lead the NCAA in passing yardage and scoring. As I stated, regarding your intelligence and the kid who sat behind me and ate paste...

MS. WEO! How are things on Herring Cove Beach this winter? Er, um...I've already explained to you (or tried), along with several others, that while Leach was responsible for developing Tim Couch into the number one overall pick in the NFL draft, he bears no responsibility for throwing the rookie QB into the starting lineup of the expansion Cleveland Browns behind an atrocious o-line, breaking Couch's leg, injuring Couch's shoulder, or forcing Couch to ruin his career by taking steroids and HDH. I've also tried to explain to you (again, along with others) that Couch DID throw for 3000 yards in a season and lead those expansion Cleveland Browns to the playoffs, so if you want to insist that Leach has no record of QB sucess in the NFL, I guess it just shows that you're probably about as smart Billy Davidson, who used to sit behind me in 3rd grade and eat paste. Again, the fact that several of Leach's most unlikely QBs led the NCAA in passing and even got a shot at the NFL is a monument to Leach's program and his ability to groom QBs. Others have also tried to enlighten you that Leach has never has the caliber of QB such as, oh...say...Matt Leinart or Matt Sanchez, if you want to talk about successful transitions to the NFL. (How 'bout that Pete Carroll and his record of NFL QB standouts eh?) As for Cheatriettes* tix, had them for 4 years, mostly 'cause I'm a football fan and it gave me an opportunity to see live football including my hometown Bills - but I haven't had them since I moved from Boston to California in 1989, and have held Bills season tix since moving back here in '97. What's in your wallet?

Uh, yeah, JC, I do know what it refers to. If poor maligned Adam James intends to use all of his football eligibility, it means that he'll be in school (though certainly not at Texas Tech - maybe there's a community college that will accept the whining troublemaker) for 2 more years - not exactly a stellar academic achievement for a 3rd-string WR with no future in college or pro ball.

I think the general perception is, and what the facts will eventually reveal, is that the kid - a 3rd year, 3rd-string red-shirt sophomore WR already perceived to be a bit of a 'slacker' and a malcontent by Leach - with a meddling, former NFL player and ESPN announcer, 'helicopter' dad - suffered some sort of injury, diagnosed as a possible mild concussion, yet not deemed serious enough for the examining doctor to request cat-scans, pupil measurements, or hospitalization or bed-rest, and was cleared by same said-doctor to return to practice, but not cleared for contact (much like Trent Edwards - who clearly suffered a 'bell-ringer' - was cleared to ride a stationary bike, but not take part in contact drills). Leach and his coaches have the kid walk the track while the team practices and, the next day, kid shows up for practice sporting shades - claiming his doctor said they would 'speed his recovery' - at which point (now this is conjecture) Leach gets a little frosted, and sends the kid to the equipment garage (apparently a large out-building out of the sunlight and so much cooler than on-field that the o-line uses it for breaks), orders any chairs or anything else that the 'slacker' might sit (or nap) in, provides a stationary bike for the kid to work out, and assigns 3 trainers to watch over the kid (probably to make sure he doesn't just !@#$ off for 3 hours). Kid whines to daddy, former NE* Cheatriettes* panty-waist Craig James (who may still be receiving illegal checks from that whole program-killing SMU scandal in the mid-80s) about the humiliation, who then whines to the chancellor, all-the-while claiming how much the entire James family loves Texas Tech, how they're only doing this to make guarantee the safety of other TTU athletes (who support Leach almost unanimously), and how much his 'sophomore' son Adam has enjoyed his first three years there! (A 3rd-year sophomore - obviously not a very bright gene-pool in the James household!) If I'm wrong about any of this, and if Leach isn't 100% vindicated regardless of whether he remains at TTU (obviously, I hope he won't because I'd like to see him here), I'll eat my hat.

It's as straightforward as it sounds, Jim - an old-fashioned, classic barbershop, with magazines to read while you wait... Link - Artvoice - Best of Buffalo - 2009 (scroll down to 'Our Shops' and you'll find Vito's) Only I screwed up - apparently the Italian hangover remedy is not dried moose wang (that must be the Canadien cure), but rather, dried bull wang... Link - MAXIM - The Guide to the Hangover

So Leach has been accused by a disgruntled redshirt sophomore 3rd-string WR son of ESPN announcer, former Patriettes* panty-waist and USFL standout Craig James of being made to - after showing up for practice in sunglasses - remain in a dimmed equipment room adjacent the practice field, and the slacker who didn't practice hard to begin with and claimed the sun glasses would speed his healing, was made to either stand in or ride a stationary bike in a comfortably cool, darkened equipment shed 'til he cried to daddy - then 'helicopter dad' ("I know he 'hovers' over the program and calls position coaches more than any other dad to complain about his son's lack of playing time." - Ted Liggitt, Attny for Mike Leach) swoops in and files a law suit. (I believe 'daddy' was involved, along with Eric Dickerson and several other players, in a money-taking scandal at SMU that resulted in the 'death' of their program for several years.) Your reasoning as to why Leach should be fired? I mean, other than the obvious - you would just love if he suddenly became available, and for the next Bills head coach to be the 'Mad Scientist of Football', offensive genius...

Well, since he gets an $800K bonus if he's still with Texas Tech after midnight tomorrow, I knew this wasn't going to be an announcement about... Mike Leach

So I'm sitting in Vito's on Elmwood, waiting to get my X-mas haircut, and reading a MAXIM article on this very subject which just happened to include a section on cures from 'around the world' - apparently the Italians recommend dried moose wang and espresso. What's that all about? I mean, what's with those crazy Italians - always with the dried moose rooster & espresso?