Mike Leach Nominated for 2027 College Football Hall of Fame
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Eric Olson, Associated Press
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Summary
Mike Leach, the innovative former head coach of Texas Tech, Washington State, and Mississippi State known for his record-breaking "Air Raid" offense and eccentric personality, has been nominated for the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame class. The National Football Foundation released the ballot featuring 80 players and nine coaches, with Leach among the coaching nominees. Leach passed away in December 2022 at age 61.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledMike Leach, the eccentric and revolutionary offensive savant whose teams set dozens of scoring and passing records over his 21-year head coaching career, is among the nominees for the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame class.
The National Football Foundation released the ballot Monday for the class that will be announced in January.
It includes 80 players and nine coaches.
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