[Husker] TTech fires Leach

[Duane Feldman]

------Original Message------
From: Aaron Wolfson

This has probably been coming since those contract negotiations went sour
 last year. I tend to agree that it seems like a witch hunt, but it's tough
 to know the facts. If he did try to punish the kid for not practicing, I
 won't shed any tears for him.
 
 Aaron
 
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As I understand the situation, James was cleared to play by the doctors, but
claimed a "mild concussion."  Leach didn't MAKE him practice but rather
conformed to the team rules that injured players must still attend practices
but stay on the sidelines.  Since the indication was a concussion, the shed
was the closest building that could afford shade (recommended for those with
concussion).  A trainer was assigned to watch (either to make sure he didn't
leave or to make sure he didn't faint depending upon your perspective, I
guess).

Say what you will, but standing in the shade is not even 1/10th the
"punishment" of practicing in the hot Texas sun for 2-3 hours.

A tempest in a teapot IMHO, albeit an excuse for the AD to get back at Leach
for the salary negotiations.  I can make a strong case that termination
before the investigation was complete is totally inappropriate, but acting
today rather than tomorrow saved $800k in bonuses for TT.  

Anyone want to bet that TT pays way more than that amount when the attorneys
get done with this case?

Duane Feldman