Washington State coach Mike Leach shuts down rumors of Tennessee interest

SEATTLE – Washington State coach Mike Leach has no plans on leaving the Cougars soon, despite a FootballScoop report that linked him to the vacant position at Tennessee.

According to the report, which surfaced Saturday morning, the WSU coach “seems to have a very good shot at being offered the position (at Tennessee).” The article also said Leach “would accept the position if offered.”

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Following a 41-14 loss in the Apple Cup, Leach shot down the rumor and said, “I can’t speak to rumors I don’t know anything about, really.”

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