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Audio: USC’s Pat Haden talks about Jim Mora at UCLA and why he loves Mike Leach at Washington State

Matt Minkus — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:05:01 +0000

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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Audio: Warren Moon, Husky alum, not worried about Mike Leach coaching at rival school

Matt Minkus — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:05:19 +0000

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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Mike Leach shares unique bond of football and lawsuits with ex-Washington State coach Mike Price

Matt Minkus — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:05:25 +0000

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-

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CAPTION: Mike Leach shares unique bond of football & lawsuits with ex-Washington State coach Mike Price

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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Audio: Mike Leach thinks Matt Barkley returning to USC is the right move

Matt Minkus — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:05:35 +0000

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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With Loyalty, Washington State Football Will Be Successful With Mike Leach

Victor Rodriguez — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:30:47 +0000

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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Mike Leach talks Washington State football, Mike Price, Craig James, ESPN, Matt Barkley

Matt Minkus — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:28:45 +0000

Today on the “110 Sports Podcast with Victor and Matt” they discuss college football bowl games and speak with Washington State’s new head coach Mike Leach. 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, 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.

For the full interview with Mike Leach listen to Episode 136 on 110SportsPodcast.com. Finally, the guys play the popular game, “Who Said That?”

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Video Blog: Mike Leach is a great hire for Washington State football

Matt Minkus — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:10:15 +0000

Victor and Matt from 110sportspodcast.com discuss Washington State hiring Mike Leach. We talk about why it is a fantastic hire, how they pulled it off and what you can expect looking forward for Cougar football. Please watch!

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CAPTION: Video Blog: Mike Leach is a great hire for Washington State football

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Vic’s Picks: Urban Meyer, Mike Leach, Oklahoma-Oklahoma State

Victor Rodriguez — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 16:24:57 +0000

After denying reports for a couple of weeks that he was going to be the new head coach of the Ohio State football team, Urban Meyer was officially named the successor for Jim Tressel on Monday. For the Buckeyes, they couldn’t have got a more qualified coach as Meyer. He’s a proven winner in each of his stops in college and won a pair of national championships down in Florida. The fact he accepted the position isn’t shocking as he will be paid $4 million annually. The surprising part is Meyer returning to the coaching profession a year after retiring from the Gators, citing health reasons and wanting to spend more time with his family. With the recent struggles of the Gator program the past couple seasons, some may argue Meyer got off a sinking ship. Maybe he did, but the reality is Ohio State just became a contender to win a title. At the age of 47, did anyone really think Meyer was done coaching? A guy like Meyer has coaching in his blood. It’s what he lives for, not for calling games for ESPN in the booth.
The past few seasons the Washington State football has been in the cellar of the Pac-10/12 and the punch line of many jokes. That changed on Wednesday when former Texas Tech head coach Mike Leach agreed to a five-year deal to coach the Cougars. By hiring Leach, WSU won’t be the conference’s punching bag much longer as the “mad scientist” will bring his high-powered passing offense to Pullman that was so successful in Lubbock. Not only are the Cougars getting an excellent football coach, they are getting a coach who graduates his players and has never violated a major NCAA rule. In 10 seasons as the Red Raiders coach, he guided them to an 84-43 record and 10 bowl appearances. Leach will be making around $2.2 million, making him one of the highest paid coaches in the conference. The reason Washington State will be able to pay Leach this type of money is because of the Pac-12’s media rights deal, which is estimated at $3.1 billion. Guess Cougar Nation can thank Commissioner Larry Scott for this hire.
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Ryan Leaf on former NFL agent Josh Luchs: ‘He did not ever pay me’

Matt Minkus — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:25:33 +0000

Listen below to Ryan Leaf, former Washington State quarterback, talk about his relationship with ex-NFL agent Josh Luchs. Luchs confessed last fall in Sports Illustrated that he paid Leaf and over 30 other college football players during his career. Leaf, best known as an NFL bust, says that is not true. He discusses his relationship with Luchs, how he would fix the problem with the NCAA and why he signed with Leigh Steinberg in the audio clip below.

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CAPTION: Ryan Leaf on former NFL agent Josh Luchs: 'He did not ever pay me'

For the full interview with Ryan Leaf listen to Episode 128 on 110SportsPodcast.com. He talks about his alma mater, how the college game has changed since the 90′s, his future health outlook and thoughts on Andrew Luck. He also comments on how his situation in San Diego may have affected the Manning family more than most people may realize.

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Audio: Ryan Leaf hints that his alma mater, Washington State, needs a new football coach

Matt Minkus — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:05:35 +0000

Listen below to hear Ryan Leaf, former Washington State star quarterback, talk about his alma mater. He discusses the program over the last decade, why he believes they are heading in the right direction and though he likes current head coach Paul Wulff he hints near the end of his comments that the job needs more wins than he is currently providing. Please listen below-
Audio Clip (1:34): Ryan Leaf on Washington State football

For the full interview with Ryan Leaf listen to Episode 128 on 110SportsPodcast.com. He talks about how the college game has changed since the 90′s, his future health outlook and thoughts on Andrew Luck. He also comments on his relationship with former NFL agent Josh Luchs and how his situation in San Diego may have affected the Manning family more than most people may realize.

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