Listen below to hear Pat Haden, athletic director at USC, discuss a couple of football coaching changes that happened last fall in the Pac-12. Haden commented that be believes USC’s rival, UCLA, is in good shape moving forward with new coach Jim Mora. Also, he talks about Mike Leach being hired at Washington State and why that may have been the best new hire in the conference. Please listen below:
Audio Clip (58 seconds): Pat Haden talks about coaching changes in the Pac-12

For the full interview with Pat Haden listen to Episode 150 on 110SportsPodcast.com. He comments on the excitement level for football next fall, why Matt Barkley returned, possible new BCS scenarios, thoughts on the Pac-12 Network and why they retained basketball coach Kevin O’Neill. Plus, he discusses the NCAA’s biggest challenge moving forward and how much longer he sees himself in this role.

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Listen below to hear Warren Moon, former Washington star QB, talk about Washington State hiring Mike Leach and if he is at all worried about his alma mater. He also discusses why he believes Steve Sarkisian has Husky football headed down the right path. Please listen-
Audio Clip (50 seconds): Warren Moon talks about Mike Leach and his alma mater

For the full interview with Warren Moon listen to Episode 137 on 110SportsPodcast.com. He breaks down the playoffs, talks about the progress of Tim Tebow, why he is proud of Cam Newton and discusses whether or not the Colts should draft Andrew Luck number one in the draft. Plus, he offers thoughts on UCLA hiring Jim Mora and Baylor’s Robert Griffin III.

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Listen below to hear Mike Leach, new Washington State football coach, talk about former Cougar coach Mike Price. They both share a unique bond that includes coaching at the same school, Washington State, and also have both been forced to file lawsuits against major news organizations regarding false reporting. Price sued and settled with Sports Illustrated out of court, and Leach is currently in litigation with ESPN. Leach discusses whether or not he will talk with Price about Cougar football and his court battles, and he also talks about Washington State’s role in the lawsuits moving forward. Please listen-

For the full interview with Mike Leach listen to Episode 136 on 110SportsPodcast.com. He talks about the biggest challenge ahead to turn around the program, why this is a perfect fit for him, loyalty in college athletics, his philosophy on non-conference scheduling and thoughts on Matt Barkley deciding to return to USC. Plus, he comments on his plans moving forward with lawsuits towards ESPN and Texas Tech and offers a thought on Craig James running for Senate.

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Listen below to hear Mike Leach, Washington State’s new football coach, talk about USC standout Matt Barkley and his decision to return for his senior year. He discusses why he thinks he made the right move, why it’s better for almost everyone to wait to enter the NFL draft and if he is happy they don’t have to play the Trojans this next season. Please listen-
Audio Clip (1:07): Mike Leach talks about USC’s Matt Barkley

For the full interview with Mike Leach listen to Episode 136 on 110SportsPodcast.com. He talks about the biggest challenge ahead to turn around the program, why this is a perfect fit for him, loyalty in college athletics and his philosophy on non-conference scheduling. Plus, he comments on his plans moving forward with lawsuits towards ESPN and Texas Tech, offers a thought on Craig James running for Senate and if he plans to talk with Mike Price about football and his much documented court battle.

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The World Book Dictionary defines loyalty as a loyal feeling or behavior; faithfulness.

In some cases, college football coaches have a difficult time with the understanding. Arizona State’s new head football coach, Todd Graham, left Pittsburgh after one season, but before that left Tulsa after just one year. Listen, the argument isn’t leaving one university for another. Players often leave college early for the pros so coaches should have the same opportunity to leave if a better situation arises. It is a different story in how you leave. Informing your players that you have accepted a different coaching job at a different school through either a text message or a phone call is not acceptable. Graham isn’t the first coach to leave this way and won’t be the last.

One coach who understands the meaning of the word is new Washington State coach Mike Leach. Leach spent 10 seasons coaching at Texas Tech recently went on the Victor and Matt Show on 110SportsPodcast.com and talked about loyalty, “I’m just focused on Washington State. Like Texas Tech, I was never in a hurry to leave there. We were getting better and better each year. We won 29 games the last three seasons.”

In Lubbock, the Red Raiders never had a losing season with Leach calling the shots. Sure better opportunities might have come along, but the continued success developed because Leach didn’t jump ship.

“I think building (a program) is exciting, but to continue to improve is huge,” Leach added.

The days when coaches like Bobby Bowden and Joe Paterno would stay with one school for 30+ years are behind us. Nowadays, if a coach stays at a school for 10 years it’s looked upon with surprising eyes. When a coach does stay with one school and shows the commitment necessary to be successful, it’s refreshing. With Leach, the Cougars will have that marriage. He won’t be looking for the next job by using this as a spring board. The future looks bright in Pullman.

– For the full interview with Mike Leach listen to Episode 136 on 110SportsPodcast.com.

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