SPORTS WITH FONZ: MIKE LEACH FIRED

It seems as if Teaxs Tech coaches have a problem with handling there players.  First it was Bobby Knight beating up his players, now you have Mike Leach mistreating one of his own players. Seems like there in "Cahoots" with eachother when it comes to disciplining there players.

Texas Tech fired coach Mike Leach on Wednesday, just two days after he was suspended by the school as it investigated his treatment of a player with a concussion.  Leach was suspended by the university on Monday after receiver Adam James alleged the coach twice confined him to small, dark spaces while the team practiced.  James is the son of former NFL player and ESPN analyst Craig James.

"I have never and would never intentionally harm or endanger a player. I am committed to Texas Tech University and the well being of my football players. I have been forced into this situation without being afforded any process," he said. "Not being allowed to coach immediately will cause irreparable harm because preparation for the game is ongoing and it will be over on January 2, 2009. Every minute of preparation is critical to be ready for the game."

The Fonz

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