KNOXVILLE – Could a pirate could be the next captain of the Vol Navy?
Tennessee’s turbulent coaching search took a westward shift on Thursday when Tennessee athletic director John Currie met with Washington State coach Mike Leach.
Associated Press sources confirmed the meeting, which took place in Los Angeles.
Leach, who is known for his affinity for pirates among his many quirks, is in his sixth season at Washington State. The Cougars are 38-37 in his tenure and 26-28 against Pac-12 opponents. Washington State rose to No. 8 in the country this year after a 6-0 start. The Cougars finished the regular season 9-3.
The 56-year-old Leach employs a pass-heavy “air raid” offense that – along with his penchant for comical interviews – has helped make Leach something of a college football celebrity.