More on the polarizing Mike Leach; why is college football attendance declining? Issues & Answers - OregonLive

It’s been two days since football coach Mike Leach jumped from Washington State to Mississippi State.

The reaction continues to be polarizing. Some people like him, some don’t.

I wrote about it in yesterday’s I&A, and included some other perspectives. Here are more:

Jim Moore of 710 ESPN Seattle: Maybe now Washington State can hire a classy coach.

PJ Kendall of CougCenter. The Good, Bad and Ugly of Leach’s time at Washington State.

Leach takes Starkville by storm in his first Mississippi State presser. (Jackson Clarion Ledger)

Leach says he will be forever proud (and, perhaps, emotional) about his time at Washington State. (Spokesman-Review)

Ten possibilities to succeed Leach. (CougFan)

-- Charlotte Wilder of Sports Illustrated examines why college football attendance is tanking. No, it’s not only happening at Oregon and Oregon State.

Wilder takes this on from both micro and macro levels. It’s long but entertaining, and well worth the time. She has an interesting conclusion.

OK, more links:

Former Mississippi State coach Joe Moorhead has been in Eugene interviewing for Oregon’s vacant offensive coordinator position.

Departing Oregon receiver Juwan Johnson says Moorhead would make a good offensive coordinator for the Ducks. Johnson played for Moorhead at Penn State. (NBCSN)

Dylan Mickanen of NBCSN: It’s been nine years, and Auburn running back Michael Dyer still is down.

The Hotline Newsletter from the Merc’s Jon Wilner: The transfer portal is crowded with Pac-12 players.

Tickets to the college football’s national championship game are pricey on the secondary market. (Yahoo)

Wake Forest QB Jamie Newman transfers to Georgia. (USA Today)

Christian Caple of The Athletic has some thoughts about Washington’s hire of Joe Donovan as offensive coordinator.

Washington turns to Donovan to reignite the offense. (Husky Maven)

Cal hires college veteran Angus McClure to succeed Steve Greatwood as offensive line coach. (Cal Maven)

Greg Moore of the Arizona Republic: Why ASU coach Herm Edwards reworked his staff.

Utah’s cupboard isn’t bare as the calendar flips to 2020. (Salt Lake Tribune)

Utah had a memorable 2019 season with a forgettable end, and the future looks bright. (Deseret News)

Utah and BYU trusted each other to announce their schedule changes rivalry series before the documents were signed. (Deseret News)

How USC receiver Drake London is making the transition to basketball. (SCNG)

-- Ken Goe

kgoe@oregonian.com | @KenGoe

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