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Re: TT Players coming out in support of decision to fire Leach

Postby SmooBoy » Wed Dec 30, 2009 5:01 pm

Junior wrote:Now the Tech boards are discussing the possibility of a defamation suit by Leach against the James family, and maybe ESPN as well.

These guys are hilarious!


Hope they also don't forget to name Communists, Rush Limbaugh, the Teletubbies, makers of the Snuggie, and supergroup ABBA in the suit.
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Re: TT Players coming out in support of decision to fire Leach

Postby jtstang » Wed Dec 30, 2009 5:08 pm

Love to see cannibals eating their own.
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Re: TT Players coming out in support of decision to fire Leach

Postby Pony in SA » Wed Dec 30, 2009 5:08 pm

SmooBoy wrote:
Junior wrote:Now the Tech boards are discussing the possibility of a defamation suit by Leach against the James family, and maybe ESPN as well.

These guys are hilarious!


If they are dumb enough to sue the James family, I hope they counter sue for false imprisonment of their son. Confined in a closed area without the ability to leave, not allowed a chair or to go the bathroom, makes a good false imprisonment case.
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Re: TT Players coming out in support of decision to fire Leach

Postby Big Hoss » Wed Dec 30, 2009 5:09 pm

Honestly, the best PR move for Leach right now is to come out and say something to the effect of "I disagree with the reasons why I was fired, and the way in which it was handled, but out of respect for the university and the football program, I will not contest it."

At that point, he doesn't look like a bitter, angry SOB, and some other school that actually matters might actually take a chance and give him a job.
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Re: TT Players coming out in support of decision to fire Leach

Postby BRStang » Wed Dec 30, 2009 5:09 pm

jtstang wrote:Love to see cannibals eating their own.


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Re: TT Players coming out in support of decision to fire Leach

Postby jtstang » Wed Dec 30, 2009 5:20 pm

I'd kill for a Nobel Peace Prize.
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Re: TT Players coming out in support of decision to fire Leach

Postby Stallion » Wed Dec 30, 2009 5:31 pm

I've seen posts by at least 5 Tech players supporting Adam James
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Re: TT Players coming out in support of decision to fire Leach

Postby EastStang » Wed Dec 30, 2009 5:35 pm

Bet the Pirate is wishing he'd taken one of those big $$$$ job offers last year. His stock just plummeted. He'll be lucky to get a job at some SBC school or FCS school. All that's left is the fight over the money between him and TT.
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Re: TT Players coming out in support of decision to fire Leach

Postby jtstang » Wed Dec 30, 2009 5:38 pm

EastStang wrote:Bet the Pirate is wishing he'd taken one of those big $$$$ job offers last year. His stock just plummeted. He'll be lucky to get a job at some SBC school or FCS school. All that's left is the fight over the money between him and TT.

He could take over for Dodge at NTSU when they tire of his act. Minimum wage, though, I think.
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Re: TT Players coming out in support of decision to fire Leach

Postby ponyte » Wed Dec 30, 2009 5:41 pm

Not a lawyer, Stallion, but I am with you. I don't see, read or hear anything from James other than the facts as he understands them. He has been complementary of TTU and Leach in what I have seen. And if Leach hit on anyone with a suit, he too would be exposed to discovery. And that could be a real problem for a class act like Leach.
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Re: TT Players coming out in support of decision to fire Leach

Postby Hey June » Wed Dec 30, 2009 5:43 pm

huskerpony wrote:The Center just put out a statement in support of James as well.

"There is no question (Leach) understood offense and understood football. But he didn't understand how to deal with people. Everyone is excited about this to be honest. Adam (james) took a stand. We have no idea why he was in a shed. How could you punish a kid for having a concussion? What could that possibly accomplish?"

By choosing to spend four or five years in Lubbock, aren't all Red Raiders basically choosing to live in a geographical version of a shed?
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Re: TT Players coming out in support of decision to fire Leach

Postby SMU21TCU10 » Wed Dec 30, 2009 6:09 pm

jtstang wrote:
EastStang wrote:Bet the Pirate is wishing he'd taken one of those big $$$$ job offers last year. His stock just plummeted. He'll be lucky to get a job at some SBC school or FCS school. All that's left is the fight over the money between him and TT.

He could take over for Dodge at NTSU when they tire of his act. Minimum wage, though, I think.


Doesnt Leach get 400 k a year for the next several years? When you add that to the 250 K coaching salary North Texas pays Its not that bad!
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Re: TT Players coming out in support of decision to fire Leach

Postby Balatro Diabolus Ex » Wed Dec 30, 2009 6:13 pm

SMU21TCU10 wrote:
jtstang wrote:
EastStang wrote:Bet the Pirate is wishing he'd taken one of those big $$$$ job offers last year. His stock just plummeted. He'll be lucky to get a job at some SBC school or FCS school. All that's left is the fight over the money between him and TT.

He could take over for Dodge at NTSU when they tire of his act. Minimum wage, though, I think.


Doesnt Leach get 400 k a year for the next several years? When you add that to the 250 K coaching salary North Texas pays Its not that bad!


In most cases, he stops getting the 400k (salary from previous school) if he takes another head coaching job. Thats how most contracts are worded.
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Re: TT Players coming out in support of decision to fire Leach

Postby PonyExpress83 » Wed Dec 30, 2009 6:18 pm

Since he was fired "with cause" as of right now he won't see a dime of the 400k a year for the next 4 years.. It will be an interesting court battle over all of the $$.
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Re: TT Players coming out in support of decision to fire Leach

Postby SMU2007 » Wed Dec 30, 2009 6:21 pm

he was still a great coach and most programs in the country would be lucky to have him. i would be surprised if he really ends up at a "North dakota state"
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