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Mississippi State Issues Statement on Mike Leach’s Condition

Mississippi State provided an update on football coach Mike Leach’s condition Monday, confirming he is hospitalized in critical condition.

“Mississippi State university head football coach Mike Leach remains in critical condition at the university of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson,” the statement read. “Mike’s family is with him and appreciates the overwhelming expressions of love and support for the coach. But also requests that their family’s privacy be respected at this time.

“That is the extent of information that MSU has available regarding coach Leach’s condition, and the university will make no other comment at this time,” the statement continued.