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Ole Miss’ chancellor issues statement in wake of MSU Coach Mike Leach’s passing

The college football world is a sad place today with the news of the death of Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach.

Leach, 61, passed away due to complications from a heart related incident at his home beginning over the weekend.

Ole Miss chancellor Glenn F. Boyce issued a statement via Twitter regarding the news.

Statement from Chancellor Glenn F. Boyce on the passing of Mike Leach. pic.twitter.com/YBJJZ9APrd

— Ole Miss News (@OleMissNews) December 13, 2022

All the silliness of rivalries goes to the wayside in moments of real life like this.