Why Was Mike Leach Hospitalized?
Mike was 61 years old when he was said to be hospitalized. Earlier it was mentioned by the University officials that Mike was hospitalized during the early hours of Sunday, due to a health condition. Although the condition and also the reason behind the hospitalization are not mentioned, it was mentioned that Mike was airlifted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson from his house in Starkville and he was hospitalized. While the distance between the two destinations was 200 kilometres. It was mentioned that his health condition got worse and that is why he was rushed to the hospital in a rush.
What Happened To Mike Leach?
Marc Rolph, UMMC spokesperson added that Mike was listed as a patient at the hospital and they were only informed about the admission but the conditions due to which Mike was hospitalized were not mentioned to them. The school also released a statement in which they added that their thoughts and prayers are with the family members of their coach and his wife Sharon as well. Keith Carter who is the Athletic Director from Mississippi added that he sends his prayers to coach leach and his family as well. While the school as well added that there were no comments on its condition of Mike.
Mike Leach: Health Condition Update
There is a match held between Mississippi and Illinois and the team needs to appear at the Reliaquest bowl on the 2nd of January 2022, in Tampa, Florida. As there will be a match held between the teams, the officials declared the next coach too early after they heard about the hospitalization. Defensive coordinator Zach Arnett is now new in charge of the team and was assigned by the athletic director Bracky Brett and Mississippi State President Mark Keenum. While speaking about Mike, he was at the state third season with a record of 19-17. Earlier during the end of the last season, Mike was suffering from pneumonia and he was also having a persistent cough as well. Mike other than having a record of 19-17 was also a coach who had an 8-4 mark as well and he had an experience of 21 seasons and 10 years with Texas Tech and Washington State before he came to Starkville, while he had three seasons with the Washington team as well. It was mentioned that Mike is getting treated and until he comes back to his position, Zach will run the program. While Mike is known for his coaching and his work at the Washington team and Mississippi team and also for his 21 seasons with the teams.
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