Mike Leach LIVE Hearing Day Thread
by Tech92 on Dec 30, 2009 10:54 AM CST
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DoubleT104.3
http://www.jetcast.com/em-popup-esplayer.phtml?feedlink=1900
audio levels are way off, but it beats nothing
Pete Christy
is reporting he is in SA – “He is definately in San Antonio. Trust me I know”
by Grateful Red on Dec 30, 2009 10:58 AM CST up reply actions
Here’s the Twitter search I’m watching as well:
http://twitter.com/#search?q=Leach%20OR%20ChrisLevel
Why this from Level?
“Under no circumstances will Mike coach in the Alamo Bowl on Saturday. I can assure you of that.”
Leach loses hearing = no coaching
Leach wins, gets fired = no coaching
Wreck 'Em Tech!
J.T.H.
by redraidersax on Dec 30, 2009 11:02 AM CST up reply actions
good luck with that in a courtroom...
Wreck 'Em Tech!
J.T.H.
by redraidersax on Dec 30, 2009 11:03 AM CST up reply actions
Overall, starting to sound like "the folder"
You know, the one for the employee that someone wants to get rid of but really don’t have anything big on them. So they take every little snippet of hoped wrongdoing and make this bulging folder of nothing that they hand over to HR and then HR feels the need to take action because there is SO much evidence.
Anyone in the court room?
I’m guessing the judge will make everyone turn off any phones or such devices, but would be good to know.
by imisswesttexas on Dec 30, 2009 11:03 AM CST reply actions
does anyone see anything good coming from this?
i"ve racked my brain and find nothing, zip , zero, no silver lining… Its like a huge dump. some one has to clean it.
+1
Nothing, nada, zilch. Can’t freaking believe we’re at this point. Tech Admin looks f-ing rediculous. Coach Leach looks like an uncaring, uneducated bully. The Jameses look like a family of jackasses (no arguement here on that point). Nothing good at all.
by imisswesttexas on Dec 30, 2009 11:05 AM CST up reply actions
What will be the crowd @ the first game of the 2010 season?
Unless they hire someone really big name there will be no more than 20,000 fans!!!!!!
Free Leach….Wreck’Em Tech
I’m willing to wait until the bombshell, that surely HAS to be behind curtain number 2, is dropped. Our administration can’t be this stupid. They just can’t be…can they?
I'm with you here.
Kinda hoping there is more to the story. If they simply try to lay out a crap load of little things (ala “fat little girlfriends”) then I just might blow my top.
However, you have to believe there is a door #2 waiting to be opened with more info. I sure as hell hope it isn’t some sort of statement or interview from Taylor Potts after his concussion. Probably grasping at straws here, but James did talk about having Taylor out to their ranch on a hunting trip. Makes you think James and Potts are somewhat friendly. Again, grasping…
by imisswesttexas on Dec 30, 2009 11:09 AM CST up reply actions
No big name coming here......
We needed Leach to build it another 5 years or so, but now the school looks bad also.
by oldschoolraider on Dec 30, 2009 11:06 AM CST reply actions
The definition of a conundrum
I don’t want our school admin to look like fools, so I hope they have more than we know……I want Leach to stay so I don’t want there to be more.
by oldschoolraider on Dec 30, 2009 11:08 AM CST reply actions
for those listening to DoubleT 104.3
“suspension bowl” was SOOOOOo my idea :)
Wreck 'Em Tech!
J.T.H.
Agreed we will be no better than .500 for years..
I was a freshman when Steve Sloan left he built a top five program in 3 years and it took us 10 years just to get a winning record….I also think TTech will have no money to hire a decent coach…our coach will be from Eastern Maine!!!!! Free Leach! Wreck’Em Tech
Bad news my guy says
Our Captain will tell GM to kiss his ass & take the money and run.
I’m sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No shit? Good source???
I gotta take the day off. I’m ill.
by imisswesttexas on Dec 30, 2009 11:11 AM CST up reply actions
yes a good source!
I just want to PUKE!!!!!!!!!!!! What coach in his right mind would want to come to Tech after the way they have treated Our Captain!
Minds well go to the dying hole...
Leach loses hearing = no coaching
Leach wins, gets fired = no coaching
Level said that he thinks Leach won’t resign, I tend to think that he moves on. Let’s start preparing ourselves for reality.
Leach is too stubborn
He won’t resign. If he isn’t fired before tomorrow he gets 800k… and regardless of when he gets fired he gets 400k for each remaining year = 1.6M as long as it is before next season. I wouldn’t resign either… I’d make them fire me if I were in his position.
both of them. Bush 1 & 2 with a little Cheney thrown in for good measure.
by imisswesttexas on Dec 30, 2009 11:15 AM CST up reply actions
holy crap, 51 comments so far
that escalated quickly. one thing is for sure, none of us are getting much work done today. need them to hurry and finish this up so i can focus.
by imisswesttexas on Dec 30, 2009 11:14 AM CST reply actions
Is it money or ego?
Is it Myers’ ego or is Tech really broke that they can’t pay Leach the $800K after the Alamo Bowl, so they are coming up with excuses? I getting worried now
have a feeling its more than any of that
Wreck 'Em Tech!
J.T.H.
by redraidersax on Dec 30, 2009 11:21 AM CST up reply actions
I have strep throat
I can’t beleive that Leach is doing this to me. The stress is killing me. I’m calling my dad.
I gotta tell you…I love Lubbock and the people. But the callers to this radio show are bad…really, really bad. They sound like they didn’t just fall off the turnip truck, but this morning’s turnip truck!
Problem...
If they fire Leach they will owe him @ least 2M! An there goes the budget for the next poor sole who might come to Lubbock! Free Leach! Wreck’Em Tech
They can hire me for $100K
But I’ll need an addtl $2.9M to bring in my offensive consultant, Mike Leach. Sound good? Can start tomorrow.
by imisswesttexas on Dec 30, 2009 11:25 AM CST reply actions
That's the problem.....
This isn’t right and I know the “money people” won’t pay for a good coach! This is going to be aweful!!!! Free Leach! Wreck’Em Tech
Chris Level reports..
It’s unlikely the judge will issue a ruling at the conclusion of the hearing Will likely tell everyone that he’ll issue his decision later.
This way everyone will leave the room and avoid the reaction. He’ll prepare a written order and file it before its made aware to the public.
not a very good fan then...
Wreck 'Em Tech!
J.T.H.
by redraidersax on Dec 30, 2009 11:31 AM CST up reply actions
not exactly... they were talkin' about all the info pouring in
“what would it be like around the JFK if we had text messages
Wreck 'Em Tech!
J.T.H.
by redraidersax on Dec 30, 2009 11:31 AM CST up reply actions
Sorry.....
I think he will!!!!! He is a “good ole boy” and I’m a Myers guy back from the BB days but he needs to go!!!! Free Leach! Wreck’Em Tech!
anyone know when and where the red raiders are practicing?
i think it is trinity university, but does anyone now practice times.
"the ONLY person on staff that wanted to offer adam james a scholarship was Mike Leach"
Wreck 'Em Tech!
J.T.H.
Maybe desire to have more coverage for Tech program via James' dad
and it came back and bit him.
by TracySaulRulz on Dec 30, 2009 11:37 AM CST up reply actions
Just embarrassing
So it looks more likely that Leach is gone. Who could be the next coach? I have always said Art Briles would be a perfect fit.
It will be Art Briles
Coincidence that Art and his wife stayed multiple days at a Lubbock Hotel earlier this week?
Interesting ....
How do you know this?
by Arizona Raider on Dec 30, 2009 11:40 AM CST up reply actions
That’s the first time I heard that story about Briles……you know an insider? If he comes, maybe I won’t throw away all my tech gear.
by WreckerRaider on Dec 30, 2009 11:41 AM CST up reply actions
Head bartender is a great friend of mine, spoke with them during their stay. He thought they were there for a recruiting trip, which may be true…just seems the timing is off.
bartenders always know everything. too funny.
by imisswesttexas on Dec 30, 2009 11:42 AM CST up reply actions
A little bird...
Briles has a lot of family ties in Lubbock… Christmas Vacation.
I think we all know that Briles has Lubbock ties….but does he leave the money Baylor is giving him to walk into this mess. Though he is another good ol’boy, he should fit right in. He’s just another version of Spike but will run the spread offense.
by WreckerRaider on Dec 30, 2009 11:52 AM CST up reply actions
That being said, strictly my conspiracy theory.
If it comes down to it, I’d like to see us go After Gary Patterson (TCU), Chris Peterson (Boise St.), or even bring back Dana Holgerson. I’d also be okay with promoting from within – Lincoln Riley
Patterson—already signed an extension.
Peterson- Signed his extension.
Holgerson – No HC coaching experience worries me. Might as well plug Sonny in as HC. Don’t know Lincoln enough.
What about Sonny Dykes??
by WreckerRaider on Dec 30, 2009 11:54 AM CST up reply actions
Wow ...
There is a recruiting dead period right now. It started Dec. 21st and will end Jan. 4th. Coaches can only contact a player only once a week and only by phone. Coaches can’t visit recruits and recruits can’t visit campus.
http://collegefootball.about.com/od/rulesofthegame/a/rec-calendar.htm
by Arizona Raider on Dec 30, 2009 11:54 AM CST up reply actions
firmly support coach Leach staying
but if i had to throw in my two cents, I say get Kevin Sumlin from U of H given his experience with a similar offense and the current talent on our team.
by imisswesttexas on Dec 30, 2009 11:43 AM CST up reply actions
Dunno if I'd leave if I was UH's coach
Getting better with low expectations and you only need to beat 2 big 12 teams to get into the top 15. Or you can deal with a completely crazy administration here in Lubbock and everyone with expectations that you’re going to win a Big 12 championship in the next 5 years.
Sumlin was offered the KU job, but declined. I do like him though….another coach to prevent me from throwing away my Tech gear. Maybe I should mail them to Gerald.
by WreckerRaider on Dec 30, 2009 11:50 AM CST up reply actions
This is ridiculous..
They need to have some kind of severe infraction to fire him. And evidence of said infraction. Why would you fire a winning football coach that’s taking you where you want to go?
If he gets canned with no evidence of wrongdoing, I’m probably going to do something crazy.
coach Leach sent that URL to the electrical closet for a couple of hours
it’ll be back online after lunch.
by imisswesttexas on Dec 30, 2009 11:44 AM CST up reply actions
I thought this was a public hearing….wouldn’t they have already made an announcement??
by WreckerRaider on Dec 30, 2009 11:53 AM CST up reply actions
The judge doesn't have to rule "on the spot"
He could but he more likely will sign a written order this afternoon and fax it to the attorneys.
by jeffinhouston on Dec 30, 2009 11:54 AM CST up reply actions
Thanks…..let’s just hope they don’t take a lunch break.
by WreckerRaider on Dec 30, 2009 11:56 AM CST up reply actions
If true
I will go to the Alamo bowl, but my support for TTU ends now, unless something big comes out, or until the administration is changed.
I don't know.
But I’m mad enough to go mill around outside the admin building in protest for a few hours in the cold.
Leach Fired
Fox Talk 950 in Lubbock just announced that Leach has been fired!
Unbelievable; more details to come.
BS
all of this over a bunch of egos
by Red Raider Juggernaut on Dec 30, 2009 12:02 PM CST reply actions
Oh NO
ESPN just reported Mike Leach has been fired
Aaarrrrggg
The ship is without her cap’ain! This stinks. I am sooo dissappointed right now.
Badgerman
Someone get the following phone numbers
Chancellors Office, Myer’s office and Presidents office. Time to start making some phone calls
by imisswesttexas on Dec 30, 2009 12:04 PM CST reply actions
yes…post those all over the internet. if any of these guys dare come to dallas, this is shoe-throwing worthy!!!
by WreckerRaider on Dec 30, 2009 12:08 PM CST up reply actions
Per your request
GERALD L MYERS
DIRECTOR ATHLETICS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
MS3021
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 79409
Phone: (806) 742-3355
Email: gerald.myers@ttu.edu
KENT HANCE
CHANCELLOR CHANCELLOR
MS2013
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 79409
Phone: (806) 742-0012
Email: kent.hance@ttu.edu
GUY HUBERT BAILEY
PRESIDENT PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
MS2005
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 79409
Phone: (806) 742-2121
Email: guy.bailey@ttu.edu
Badgerman
unless we hire someone that will run similar system
Wreck 'Em Tech!
J.T.H.
by redraidersax on Dec 30, 2009 12:13 PM CST up reply actions
ESPN
LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech has fired football coach Mike Leach.
The school handed a termination letter to Leach’s attorney, Ted Liggett, on Wednesday just before the two sides were to appear in a Lubbock, Texas, courtroom for a hearing on the coach’s suspension.
Liggett says the letter says Leach is “terminated with cause effective immediately.”
Leach was suspended by the university on Monday while the school investigated allegations that he mistreated an injured player.
Receiver Adam James alleges Leach twice confined him to small, dark spaces during practice after the player was diagnosed with a concussion.
Texas Tech plays Michigan State on Saturday in the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio.
Wreck 'Em Tech!
J.T.H.
Ligget says Tech knew they were about to be exposed in public hearing and so they shut the whole thing down.
where did you get that?
Wreck 'Em Tech!
J.T.H.
by redraidersax on Dec 30, 2009 12:16 PM CST up reply actions
This is coming from the lawyer who had to change his clothes because he wasn’t dressed for an open court hearing. We’re hearing only one side again.
It is not unusual in West Texas for attorneys to show up to such events casually dressed. He didn’t know it was going to be an open hearing until he got there because it wsn’t going to be one. Plus – this attorney is recovering from surgery. His dress was not an issue for the judge.
by jeffinhouston on Dec 30, 2009 1:05 PM CST up reply actions
wow, this is going to get expensive.....
That $800K bonus is going to look pretty cheap after all the laywer fees that are about to be billed…..
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