Mike Leach: Why the aftermath of Mississippi State's hiring of Mike Leach could …

While the college football world ponders the serendipity of Mike Leach in the SEC, the ripple effects might be felt in Oklahoma and the Big 12.

Mississippi State’s decision to hire Leach to replace Joe Morehead leaves an opening at Washington State.

The thing is the people at Washington State remember how Grinch built a top 20 defense in three seasons before leaving for one year at Ohio State.

Washington State may be in the Pac-12 but it’s also a tough job.

Meanwhile, the SEC West – not to mention conference media days – became a lot more interesting with the hiring of Leach.