Is Leach LDS? That's interesting if he is, I've never heard that. IMO that would be a slam-dunk for BYU. I realize he may not as rooted in the honor code and the school's overall mission as much as Bronco is, but lets be honest: From the stories that are out there, Lavell wasn't exactly the stickler that Bronco is and he got a freakin' stadium named after him.
IMO Leach would be a better recruiter and obviously BYU would play a pretty exciting brand of ball. I hope it doesn't happen!
I'm almost sure he's a baptized member....
But I'm also pretty sure he isn't active...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Leach_(coach)
Born to Frank and Sandra Leach[4] in Susanville, California, Mike Leach claims Cody, Wyoming, as his hometown.[5] He graduated from Cody High School before studying at Brigham Young University, where he closely followed the exploits of the Brigham Young Cougars. The Cougars, guided by head coach LaVell Edwards and offensive coordinator Norm Chow, played a pass-oriented offense. Leach graduated in 1983 with a bachelor's degree in American Studies.[6]
In 1986, Leach earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Pepperdine University School of Law. Leach is also one of the most prominent graduates of the United States Sports Academy, from which he earned a Master's of Sports Science/Coaching in 1988. Leach is married with four children. He was raised a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Just this past week 1280 the Zone interviewed Leach. He's still very much a fan of BYU and is upset with the way Doman has crapped this offense. Leach was brutally honest and said that there was "no excuse" for this offense with soooooooooo many returning starters and talent to struggle so much.
I've always loved Leach. And more coaches should be able to stuff pompous lazy *** sons into garages. Craig James is a BCS a-hole. His son was supposedly a complete jerkoff to everyone. Of course, no one wanted to mess with him, since his dad could easily blast you from his ESPN throne. Annndd... that's what happened.
Leach is still one of the best coaches in college, period. Dude might be a little rough around the edges, but most of the good ones are. Urban, Sabin, Leach, Kelley, etc aren't exactly guys I'd "love" to invite to a BBQ. Guys like the mad Hatter and Pete Carrol are exceptions.
I doubt BYU would go with an inactive member to man their HC position. But at the same time, I'm not convinced that a strong member needs to be the HC either!
I think it largely depends on how desperate the AD and President become. If Bronco and Doman really do suck, I wouldn't be surprised to see BYU hire someone a little less preachy and a little more football ***-kicking savvy.
There's a lot of money to be made in college Football. I'm sure BYU doesn't want to be left in the dust...
