Leaf, who was also a Heisman Trophy finalist, pleaded guilty to eight felony drug charges in Amarillo, Texas. In addition to probation, he was fined $20,000. He told reporters after his sentencing that he is ready to turn a new leaf. And he wants to rebuild his relationship with Washington State. First things first: he explained why he didn't tell anyone about his drug problem. "For years I kept a distance from the Cougar nation because I felt I let them down in my professional career. I couldn't have been more wrong," he said while holding back the emotion. "There's a popular saying, 'Once a Coug, always a Coug'. It's really true"/Jared Frank, SWXRightNow.com. More here. (2006 AP File Photo: Leaf is shown as the quarterbacks coach for West Texas A&M University.)

• Vince Grippi/SportsLink has a copy of Leaf's apology from court appearance here

Question: Should Washington State welcome back its prodigal son?