Texas Tech has suspended Mike Leach
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Texas Tech head coach Mike Leach has been suspended while the school investigates serious claims that he mistreated an injured player.
James is the son of former NFL player Craig James, now a television sports analyst for ESPN.
Defensive coordinator Ruffin McNeill will be the interim coach when Texas Tech plays Michigan State in the Alamo Bowl on Jan. 2.
Texas Tech said in a statement that Ruffin McNeill will assume duties as Interim Head Coach and will coach the team during the Alamo Bowl while the investigation is ongoing.
In the Alamo Bowl, Tech faces a Michigan State team that also has had a rocky time. MSU will be minus wide receivers B.J. Cunningham and Mark Dell and starting cornerback Chris L. Rucker. They were charged with misdemeanors in connection with a Nov. 22 dorm fight. Eleven players were suspended and two were dismissed after the fight.
Sources: usatoday.com – inquisitr.com – msnbc.com


