I agree that Leach's offense is in dire need of a refresh. He doesn't need to completely overhaul it, just add some different formations and counter the 3-man rush with some zone-read or QB draws. That's what was so maddening about him. You see other well regarded offensive minds tweak their game plans, but Leach never budges.
With that said, the other aspects of his coaching are top notch, which is why he's so successful. His offensive scheme is soft, but he runs a hard, disciplined system. He demands punctuality, attentiveness, work ethic, from his players and his coaches, and he's not afraid to give anyone the boot for noncompliance. That's something every coach says that they do, but few have the inner resolve matched with their personalities. Bill Belichick is a great example. He's a hard assed, but fair disciplinarian, born into a service academy coaching mindset. His style works for him, but his assistants rarely succeed on their own.
Mississippi State plays Kentucky this week. It's a game they can and maybe should win. Kentucky is coached by Mark Stoops, and they've lost to Auburn in the opener, and gave one away last week in OT vs. Ole Miss.
