Mike Leach (Cougfan.com/Haugh)

PULLMAN -- Mike Leach has no experience with the kind of schedule his Washington State Cougars are about to face: opening with five straight home games before playing five of the next seven on the road. But he’s happy about starting at home Saturday against Montana State.

Leach says the Bobcats return a lot of players from the team that went 4-7 last season, but won its final two.

Regarding his own team, Leach says these Cougs haven’t accomplished anything, but that they have a chance to on Saturday. He praised the depth of his running corps, and expressed satisfaction with the receivers as a group, while noting that no one receiver has emerged from the pack.

Finally, Leach sent good wishes to the flood-ravaged city of Houston, where he has several friendships. “Houston is one of the most resilient cities I’ve ever been in,” he said.

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