Just before taking a swipe at California at large, Washington State football coach Mike Leach answered a question about one of the Golden State’s new bills: California’s Fair Pay for Play Act, which awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature after passing through the legislature unanimously and essentially would let college athletes profit off endorsements along with their image and/or likeness.
Rarely one to filter his thoughts, Leach — who added that California probably should worry about cleaning up its streets before diving into college football — let his skepticism be known.
“If you create a recruiting advantage beyond what already exists, I think it’s going to be very difficult,” Leach said.