The helmets were just one of many tributes to Leach's legacy.
The helmet showed a pirate flag in honor of the coaches nickname ‘The Pirate’.Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach dies at 61Mississippi State also lined up in a special air-raid formation for its first play of the game and took a delay of game penalty.The name ‘Mike’ with a cowbell for the ‘i’ was also painted on the field.
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 02: Massimo Biscardi #29 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs stands near a memorial logo painted on the field for Mike Leach prior to the ReliaQuest Bowl against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Raymond James Stadium on JanuaryA photo of Leach was put up on the pirate ship in the stadium.In 21 seasons as a head coach at Texas Tech, Washington State and Mississippi State, Leach went 158-107.
Several college teams have paid tribute to Leach, an innovator in the sport, during this bowl season.
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