I knew someone who got fired from their job after being late for work. The reason they were late was because they got a speeding ticket, but the speeding ticket was not the reason they got fired. They got fired because they were tardy to work 20 times in the same year, and the speeding ticket was just the most recent incident.

Likewise, this incident was just the latest in a string of problems created by Leach. He had lost the ability to positively represent the University, there was evidence that the players no longer felt comfortable playing for him, and he has created many problems for Texas Tech since taking over their program. He was fired because of his history as being involved in too many controversies, and causing too many problems. If this were the ONLY incident in Leach’s past, he probably would have been only suspended.

Also, it doesn’t matter the reason why his players are speaking out against him. The only thing that matters is that his players no longer wanted to play for him. Therefore, he can no longer be a successful coach. Why on earth would Texas Tech keep Leach as head coach if the players on the team all are against him?

Also, much like it is expected that Craig take up for his son, wouldn’t we expect the Texas Tech players to do the same for their teammate and their friend?

It’s funny to me that the people being critical of James are current players. His former players and people he used to coach with are backing him up…and they have no reason to cover for him.