Kliff Kingsbury Shares Statement on Passing of Mike Leach

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury released a statement on the passing of Mike Leach.

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury held a soft spot for former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach, who suddenly passed at the age of 61 due to complications related to a heart condition. 

Kingsbury played under Leach as a quarterback for the Red Raiders and insisted he drew from his coaching style, too, 

On Tuesday morning, Kingsbury released the following statement: 

"There is no way I would be where I am today if not for Mike Leach and everything he taught me about the game. Truly one of the most innovative offensive minds in football. HE was more than a coach, he was a mentor, a friend, and one of the most special people I've ever met. My heart goes out to Sharon, the Leach family, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing and loving him. Our sport was better because of Mike Leach and is far less interesting without him."

We mourn the loss of Coach Mike Leach. Our thoughts are with his family and the Mississippi State football community.@KliffKingsbury shared his thoughts on the passing of his college coach. pic.twitter.com/Qb87WvqqFX

— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) December 13, 2022

Our thoughts are with the Texas Tech and Leach family at this time. 

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