While he was here, coach Leach transformed Washington State football by setting a new standard. We’ve achieved academically. Our graduation rate and grade point average has soared under his leadership. Five consecutive bowl games is a testament to the sustainable model he built here.

Washington State athletics director Pat Chun

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On top of the old Park Hotel in Amory, Miss. on Sunday.

The ultimate bottom line is actually pathetic. These two schools—so willing to cut each other’s throats in pursuit of meager football glory—have won a combined zero Southeastern Conference titles in the last 55 years. 

If the only way to change that is to go full rogue in Oxford and sign a bait-and-switch recruiting class in Starkville, well, they’re willing to try it. Knock yourselves out, boys.

Pat Forde – Sports Illustrated

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