Mississippi State coach Mike Leach was hospitalized due to a personal health issue.

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The 61-year-old Leach was initially treated at a local hospital before being hospitalized in Jackson.

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Mike Leach was airlifted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, which is about 125 miles away.

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The school said in a statement that the thoughts and prayers of the university are with Mike and Sharon and their family.

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Mississippi athletic director Keith Carter posted “Prayers for Coach Leach and family. We’re all on the same team tonight”.

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Mike Leach is in his third season at Mississippi State, with a 19-17 record.

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Leach, known for his prolific Air Raid offenses, is 158-107 in 21 seasons as a head coach.

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Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel tweeted, “Thinking about @Coach_Leach tonight. Praying for you Coach.”

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Leach has coached in college football since the 1980s, beginning his career as an assistant at Cal Poly.

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At the end of the 2009 season, Leach was fired by Texas Tech due to claims of mistreatment by a former player.

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