Texas Tech Red Raiders Football Under Mike Leach
Mike Leach was the 14th head coach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders college football team and served in that role from 2000 to 2009. He compiled a 84–43 record (.661 winning percentage), and holds the school record for wins.
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