Mike Leach - Medical Emergency (not doing well)

[DrDawkinstein]

 

 

https://247sports.com/college/mississippi-state/board/59413/Contents/just-told-on-coach-200214020/

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I am told that Coach was successfully Air Lifted to Jackson on an Airbus Helicopter H145. There was a delay in getting airborne due to some weather, but they were able to find a window and got him down there safely.

From what I am told, the next few hours are critical. Coach has a long road ahead of him. The situation is very, very serious. If you are the praying type, Coach Leach, his family and the attending physicians could use your prayers. If you are not the praying type, then perhaps you can make an exception in these circumstances.

This is not some fire drill or something that just involves a cough. Coach needs your prayers and he needs them right here and now.

 

[Beast]

Prayers are up for Coach.

[Buffalo716]

Prayers 

[ArdmoreRyno]

From what I'm hearing (Leach was in the Big XII for a while and my daughter is at Ole Miss), he had a massive heart attack and has no brain function. Lane Kiffin was quoted (then the reported deleted it) in using Coach Leach in the past tense. 

[thenorthremembers]

Oh man this is awful news.   Only 61 years old.  Praying for the coach.

[BuffaloBill]

Prayers lifted up

 

Just heard news story this morning that this time of the year is clearly and statistically the worst for heart attacks.

[DrDawkinstein]

A not so great update...

 

https://247sports.com/college/mississippi-state/board/59413/Contents/probably-our-final-update--200271795/?page=1

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I wish I had better news, but I’m told UMMC has transitioned into comfort care measures for Coach Mike Leach. It’s essentially hospice care at this point.

I’m told he’s been largely if not totally nonresponsive since the cardiac event yesterday morning.

It appears to simply be a matter of time now. It all seems so unfair. Life is fleeting. Tell those you love who much you love them. Forgive, forgive, forgive.

We will not be working to break the final story. We will respect the family’s timing on all of that. Yes, we have a story ready to roll, but we will now await the official and unfortunate word from the University.

I can’t believe we’re even having these discussions. It’s so surreal. He isn’t just our football coach. He’s Mike Leach, a national treasure. I’m honored to say he was our coach for three seasons. It’s also nice to remember that he’s going out a winner.

Please remember his family, our coaches and players in your thoughts and prayers.

I love you all and Hail State!

 

[Talley56]

Sadly, it appears he has passed:

 

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/35242848/mississippi-state-coach-mike-leach-dies-hospitalization

[frostbitmic]

According to a scroll on GMFB Leach has passed away ... RIP

[Bray Wyatt]

Damn, what a memorable coach. 61 is too young RIP 

[DrDawkinstein]

Damn, RIP. Quite the character. Maybe I'll add his book to my xmas list.

[Dr. Who]

An American original. Every kid knows pirates are good guys.

[Mark Vader]

Very sad news. The man was one of a kind. RIP

[Bill from NYC]

RIP Coach and may God provide solace to your family in this time of sorrow.

[Rico]

RIP, I’m sure he’ll be knocking down some cold ones with The Senator before too long. 

Edited December 13, 2022 by Rico