Pretty ridiculous report out of Texas where TX Tech coach Leach is accused of keeping Adam James (son of former NFL player and current ESPN analyst Craig James) holed up in a shed standing by himself for several hours. Apparently he did this because James did not want to practice because he suffered a concussion the previous day in practice.
Reports are that Leach felt that Adam James was a prima donna and lazy and wasn't happy because of his lack of catches and playing time. Also, that Craig was like a little leaguer's father and calling and complaining about the lack of PT for his son.
It's interesting because it pits a top flight college coach against a Texas football star and high profile analyst for ESPN. Should be interesting.
If it turns out that Leach did anything remotely close to what he is being accused of, he should be fired immediately.
It will be interesting too to see if there are other players on the team that will come forward as witnesses or claim of being "punished" for their "indiscretions." Football is a tough sport and coaches in the high school, college, and even professional ranks demand toughness at the expense of players health/well being. There is also a culture of don't ask, don't tell and being a labeled a snitch and crybaby. Will be interesting to see how this plays out.
2 comments:
He was FIRED, that's what happened. What an idiot. I thought there was something else that was also being investigated with that creep.
Guy's an idiot. College football coaches think they can do whatever they want. They think they can run all over these kids and the administration should bow down to them since they bring so much money to the university.
It's like Jim Leavitt at South Florida who is accused of hitting a player during a halftime of a game. There are witnesses but Leavitt is acting above the law and even told the accuser in a private meeting that he (Leavitt) was the most powerful person in the building sending a message to the player that he should be careful what he says.
Post a Comment