Mississippi State Head Coach Mike Leach in Critical Condition After Reported Heart Attack

By Aashirwad December, 12

Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach was hospitalized due to a health issue that occurred at his home on Sunday and is in critical condition.

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According to a university statement, Leach was transported to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.

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No other information was provided by the university, but the Clarion Ledger reported Monday that Leach suffered a massive heart attack.

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According to multiple sources, Leach, 61, collapsed at his home in Starkville, but did not receive medical attention for between 10 to 15 minutes.

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EMTs used a defibrillator machine and delivered multiple shocks to restore normal heart rhythm.

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After he was stabilized at Oktibbeha County Hospital, he was transported by helicopter to UMMC.

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Mississippi State said Sunday that Leach had a “personal health issue.” On Monday, MSU said Leach’s family is by his side at the hospital.

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Leach is in his third season as Mississippi State’s head coach. He is 19-17 in that span, including an 8-4 mark this year.

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