Leach Hiring Already Paying Dividends

Washington State University said Thursday that it’s seen a big boost off the football field, thanks to the hiring of Mike Leach. The former Texas Tech coach was officially announced as the new Cougars football coach on Wednesday, signing a five year contract worth more than $2 million per year.  WSU Spokesman Darin Watkins said the WSU ticket office received 750 new orders for season tickets on Wednesday, including 100 club seats at $2,000 per order. That means the University made more than $200,000 on Wednesday alone.  “Mike Leach” was also trended No. 2 nationally on Google and according to Watkins, “WSU” and “Mike Leach” were on many twitter top ten lists on Wednesday/ Chris Daniels , KING5. More here.

Question: Are you more interested in Washington State football prospects since you heard that the Cougars have hired ex-Texas Tech coach Mike Leach as their next coach?