Mississippi State's football team is planning to play its bowl game against the Illinois Fighting Illini despite the death of head coach Mike Leach Monday night.
offered his condolences to Leach’s family following news of his passing.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Mike Leach’s family," Bielema said in a statement, according to NBC Chicago."Today is a sad day for college football. We lost a great coach, a great person, and one of the legendary personalities in our sport. Mike and I built a long friendship after first meeting at the Alamo Bowl in the early 2000s. We shared so many memories over the years. RIP, Mike.
Head coach Mike Leach of the Mississippi State Bulldogs arrives at the stadium before a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium Nov. 6, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark.Leach had a career record of 158-107.
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