Mike Leach Scandal

I'm sure by now many sports fans have heard about the firing of Texas Tech Red Raiders Football Head Coach Mike Leach. Leach was fired for insubordination amidst an investigation involving Leach's handling of a situation with wide receiver Adam James. After James acquired a concussion and was unfit to play, he showed up at practice where Leach allegedly sent him into a tool shed and had him lock in. Texas Tech ordered Leach to write a written apology to James and refused, resulting in his firing. Oh, and I almost forgot, Adam James is the son of ESPN analyst Craig James.

Ok, I HATE Mike Leach, but I am questioning the facts and ethics surrounding these allegations. First off we have the son of an ESPN analyst as the "victim" in question. That gives off the vibe that Craig James could be exerting some sort of force in the situation in regards to Leach's firing. I don't know if that is the case and I'm not accusing him of it, but I am definitely getting that vibe.

Secondly, I keep hearing that what Leach did endangered the safety of Adam James. For goodness sakes HE LOCKED THE KID IN A SHED. The kid is in as much danger in that shed as I am here at my computer desk typing (unless I get carpal tunnel but I digress.) If anything, what Leach did was to protect James. If you have a concussion you stay out of the light, which is what Leach was trying to for James' safety (even though this decision was rather idiotic on Leach's part.) Leach claims that he had an athletic trainer check on James every fifteen minutes, although this fact is still up for debate.

Lastly, Leach was fired for insubordination because he refused to write and send a written apology to the Adam James. The thing Texas Tech needs to remember about Mike Leach is:
1. He is a very unusual person, and additionally rather stubborn. Who remembers the fat little girlfriends press conference rant? Or the Sportscenter interview afterwards? You have to remember that he is not going to take the logical approach to a situation.

2. He has put the Red Raiders football team on the map. Leach has done nothing but good for this team. He is considered one of the most innovative minds in football today with an offensive scheme like none other. He runs the football team with a budget a fraction of what most schools have for their football teams So don't be surprised with what he does because he could possibly have a sort of "troubled genius" personality.

Maybe all of the facts will come to light with this fiasco, only time will tell. Leach plans to file suit against Texas Tech, and it will be interesting to see what his next coaching job is, whether it's at the college or pro level.