Josh Heupel, former QB under Mike Leach, releases statement on iconic coach’s passing
By Ethan Stone
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Josh Heupel was Mike Leach’s quarterback when he was offensive coordinator at Oklahoma, just before he took the vacant Texas Tech job. Heupel did incredible things under Leach, but most importantly was given a chance.
Before Leach did give him that shot, he was a backup quarterback at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah. Now, he’s regarded as one of the best offensive minds currently coaching in the college game at the helm of Tennessee football.
Heupel released a statement Tuesday morning on Leach’s passing.
Heartbroken. Prayers for the entire Leach family and @HailStateFB pic.twitter.com/pluR0EMCDN
— Josh Heupel (@coachjoshheupel) December 13, 2022
Leach has had an impact on so many players, coaches and fans across college football that is is essentially immeasurable. Kliff Kingsbury, Lincoln Riley, Dana Holgorsen, Sonny Dykes, Heupel and many more have been touched by Leach’s greatness and innovation as a offensive schematic and charismatic human being.
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
