Mike Leach reacts to Mississippi State's upset win over Texas A&M
Mike Leach got the biggest win of his Mississippi State tenure to date Saturday night, as the Bulldogs pulled off a 26-22 upset at No. 15 Texas A&M.
Will Rogers passed for 408 yards and 3 touchdowns in the winning effort, and the Mississippi State defense came up with a huge safety late in the 4th quarter to end any chance that the Aggies had.
With the victory, the Bulldogs improved to 3-2 on the season and 1-1 in SEC play.
After the game, legendary former Texas A&M coach Jackie Sherrill showed up at MSU coach Mike Leach’s press conference to offer congratulations before Leach met with the media.
Here’s a look at what Leach had to say about the upset win in College Station:
On his team just playing the game:
Mike Leach: "We overthought less this game than any we've had since I've been here"
— Andy Kostka (@afkostka) October 3, 2021
What Leach had to say about the win and to Sherrill:
Former A&M and Mississippi State coach Jackie Sherrill walked in during Mike Leach's press conference after his team upset the Aggies to congratulate him and said: "Coming in here and winning is a big deal." Leach replied: "I'm glad you weren't coaching." #aggies #hailstate #sec
— Kristie Rieken (@kristieAP) October 3, 2021
On the Texas A&M crowd at Kyle Field:
Mike Leach: "I get a kick out of it. Some places in the traditional SEC think they're hot, but Texas A&M's (environment) is real hot"
— Andy Kostka (@afkostka) October 3, 2021
On what he told the defense on its final possession, which led to the safety:
Leach on message to defense on final possession: "Just try to keep it simple. You get in these intense, emotional games and guys will try to make more out of it than there is.
If you can settle every body down… It helps you do routine basic things."
— Stefan Krajisnik (@skrajisnik3) October 3, 2021
Leach and the Bulldogs have a bye next Saturday before a huge home game with top-ranked Alabama on October 16.
Good for the Pirate!
I still don’t like Leach’s offense, It gives away half the offense before it starts. This win is due to the defense, Leach’s offense tried to give away the game but the defense saved it. Bottom line is that Leach is just like Moorehead and too hard-headed to do what is necessary to have a balanced offense. Maybe Mullen will leave Florida and come back. There’s about as much chance of that as there is of Leach winning much. I doubt we will win 6 this year. Cohen is an idiot.
I am convinced that you just have an emotional vendetta against Leach because nothing you say makes any logical sense. I don’t understand how you can be upset with an offense that is getting an average of over 400yds per game with one of the youngest teams in all of FBS. Everyone said drop 8 would stifle the scheme and now opposing team fans are upset that they won’t rush more than 3 and are getting diced up by dinks and dunks. Maybe you should just become a Florida fan if you want Mullen back so much. I am sure you will be absolutely dazzled by the QB Draw play calls on 3rd and long every game.
I’m no Leach lover but i saw a lot to like in this game. Leach is probably not the guy long term but he’s probably our best option rn. Cohen definitely is not an idiot, he brought in Lemonis and as long as Cohen is doing what it yakes to keep him happy I’m happy.