[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 193 (Tuesday, December 13, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H9707]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING COACH MIKE LEACH

  (Mr. GUEST asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of 
Mississippi State University head football coach, Mike Leach, a man who 
left a substantial mark on the game of football and served as an 
inspiration for players and fans alike.
  Coach Leach was, in a word, unconventional. The air raid offense, 
which he brought to college football, changed the game of football 
forever; but the sports world will not soon forget Coach Leach's unique 
personality that entertained everyone who had the opportunity to listen 
to his good-humored interview style and memorable one-liners.
  I am thankful that Coach Leach chose Mississippi State University as 
his new home in 2020. The last three seasons with him at the helm have 
produced some of the most memorable football seasons in my lifetime.
  Without a doubt, Coach Leach will be missed, and his impact on the 
game of football and Mississippi State University will prove to be 
timeless. We will continue to look back fondly on the memories that 
Coach Leach, the pirate, graciously left us with.

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