Mississippa State names new HC

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Sources: Mississippi State to promote Zach Arnett to head coach — ESPN

Mississippi State will name defensive coordinator Zach Arnett its new head coach, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel, with the school opting to keep the hire in-house after Mike Leach's death earlier this week.

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[sieken]

I think I was a little surprised at how quick Miss. St. did that but a good hire.

 

[KYWC36]

There was a rumor that leach may retire in the off season due to health concerns so I’d wager they had a plan ready

 

[kywildcat41035]

I still can’t believe Leach lost his life. Man that just happened so fast prayers for his family and good luck to Mississippi State!

 

[Grumpyolddawg]

They don't have an AD either.

 

[mrschwump]

They don't have an AD either.

True. A reminder that the AD who hired Leach at Miss St, John Cohen, was recently hired as AD at Auburn. Cohen was once UK's baseball coach and would be my choice to replace Barnhart when MB retires.

 

[ukalum1988]

I still can’t believe Leach lost his life. Man that just happened so fast prayers for his family and good luck to Mississippi State!

....except when they play us of course Agree with the rest of your post....

 

[3632]

While he may have been the right person anyway, with the timing of signing day and the portal, they don't really have the luxury of sitting around interviewing and searching without essentially just going into an abyss of unknowns for a year. Staying in the staff keeps the incoming class together and probably staves off the risk of mass roster exodus.

 

[JHB4UK]

Allegedly some scumbag programs didn't even wait for Leach's body to become cold this week before reaching out to States most talented players & trying to get them to portal over to their team

 

[bballcat4]

I’ll be cheering for the “Fighting Pirates” in the bowl game!

 

[gamecockcat]

Will that hire change the style of play? Hard to imagine a DC would willingly play hurry up/Air Raid but we'll see, I guess.

 

[TucsonCat]

Will that hire change the style of play? Hard to imagine a DC would willingly play hurry up/Air Raid but we'll see, I guess.

Bob Stoops hired Mike Leach.
Mark Stoops hired Neal Brown

 

[seccats04]

Bob Stoops hired Mike Leach.
Mark Stoops hired Neal Brown

Mark hired Neal Brown but had visions of Bo Schembechler.

 

[Cat06]

Weird how timing works, but then sometimes does not. Leech had contacted my nephews coach last Thursday afternoon because their Long Snapper just entered the portal. They were setting up a quick meeting with my nephew for this week. Looked like a done deal on Friday.

We are waiting, but it is going to be an awkward call in January to check in with the new coach. We have no idea if he was even aware of the situation.

 

[Cefiro]

True. A reminder that the AD who hired Leach at Miss St, John Cohen, was recently hired as AD at Auburn. Cohen was once UK's baseball coach and would be my choice to replace Barnhart when MB retires.

MB will never retire, but if he does Peevy is the play

 

[Catfan in Tn.]

I’ll be cheering for the “Fighting Pirates” in the bowl game!

In a stadium that has a pirate ship.

 

[bigblueinsanity]

He is a rising star for sure. Bit of a gamble but they could do way worse. Curious to see what they do with the offense

 

[JHB4UK]

He is a rising star for sure. Bit of a gamble but they could do way worse. Curious to see what they do with the offense

He has no choice but to hire an Air Raid guy, keep the Leach system

 

[WyleECoyote]

I hope the Bulldogs go 11-1 next year, with the 1 loss to UK of course.

 

[mrschwump]

MB will never retire, but if he does Peevy is the play

Hope not. MB broke the basketball connected ADs, let's hope that continues.

 

[zwynn10]

There was a rumor that leach may retire in the off season due to health concerns so I’d wager they had a plan ready

Even if that is correct, you'd think they would think MS ST would at least wait a while out of respect for Leach. On second thought, I guess NSD is coming in a few days and it is important for recruits to know who the head coach will be.

 

[KYWC36]

Even if that is correct, you'd think they would think MS ST would at least wait a while out of respect for Leach. On second thought, I guess NSD is coming in a few days and it is important for recruits to know who the head coach will be.

Yea, it’s a must. I think they presented well when announcing

 

[Grumpyolddawg]

True. A reminder that the AD who hired Leach at Miss St, John Cohen, was recently hired as AD at Auburn. Cohen was once UK's baseball coach and would be my choice to replace Barnhart when MB retires.

Arnett was on Freeze's short list for DC, may have been number 1. Don't know if he would have went. I would think it would be hard for Freeze to hire a young married coach with the baggage he has.