A press release from the James PR machine. We need to keep the pressure on ESPN to remove this clown. Note that he didn't use ESPN for his message. Could it be that James is feeling some push back the Bristol, CN folks? It's makes no sense for Leach to lie about James but James has every reason to deny it.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/statement-from-craig-james-family-re-charges-from-coach-leach-80483607.html

Don Ohlmeyer is the Ombudsman for ESPN. If you're interested in voicing your opinion regarding Craig James and his affiliation with ESPN or the coverage of the Leach incident by ESPN, here's the link where you can find his email:

http://search.espn.go.com/don-ohlmeyer/don-ohlmeyer/4294607804

I sent Mr. Ohlmeyer an email to have Craig James fired from ESPN for his unprofessional conduct regarding contact to the TX Tech coaches on playing time for his son.

I would encouarge everyone who was disturbed about the outcome of the Leach incident to voice their concern to the Board of Regents (BOR).

For me, my concern now is the conduct of this Board and this Tech Administration going forward. I would encourage everyone who also feels that same way to contact directly each member of the BOR and the Tech Administration and voice your concerns/outrage to them. (Reminder boys and girls - be respectful, but be firm). Send them faxes and emails to their businesses as well as through the University.

We all are accountable to someone. These people shouldn't get a pass because of social status or poltical influence.

You can get started by going here:

http://www.texastech.edu/bor/

 

The longer you wait to exert pressure on these people to be accountable for their actions, the more likely they will escape scrutinty.

 

HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE!

I tried to send this email to Larry Anders at his work, but strangely the email won't work. You might have better luck. Here's the link:

http://www.summitalliance.net/ContactForm.php?a=14

Here's what I was going to send him:

Mr. Anders,

 

Congratulations on showing us the true leadership form of yours and the Texas Tech Board of Regents. That leadership style is dressed in yellow as in cowardice.

 

I do not know to what extent that you personally were involved in the handling of the Leach incident, but suffice it to say you people have made a goat rope out of the whole thing.

 

There's no sense debating the merits of the allegations against Mr. Leach although I suspect much more will come to light in the coming days. What I find highly offensive is the absolute amateur fashion the matter has been dealt with.

 

The last 48-72 hours have brought dishonor and ridicule to a university I, like you, graduated form and love dearly. The people who ran this operation did everything wrong.

 

You may or may not reply to me. That's fine.

 

You may say something like “well you don't know all the facts". Ok -then release all the information related to the James incident and all subsequent emails, phone conversations, affidavits, etc.

 

Mr. Anders - do not hide behind the cloak of secrecy and the fraternal order of the Board of Regents on this.

 

I also believe the actions of Mr. Bailey and Mr. Myers are highly suspects and should reviewed to see if they also have dishonor to Texas Tech in the same vain as Mr. Leach is alledged to have done.

 

Don't be a coward anymore, sir.

Hance, Bailey and Myers are cowards! Talk about back room dealings. Here's the email I just sent him:

 

Mr. Hance,
 
With the firing of Mike Leach, today you and the Board of Trustees showed everyone your true colors of leadership. Your colors are yellow . . . as in cowardly yellow.
 
The actions of this Board, President and Athletic Director have brought dishonor to a proud University. Have you people no shame?!
 
This University will receive no more funding from me either in terms of direct contributions, merchandise purchasing, Alumni Associations or any other financial consideration.
 
Whomever has advised you guys to take this action in this sequence is beyond stupid. They are incompetent.
 
Once upon a time ago, you taught me in a class at Tech. I enjoyed you and I enjoyed that class. I thought you were a real stand up guy. Today, I no longer have that perception of you. Now you're just a drone.
 
What you people did today was wrong. You lost me as a fan and an Alumni today. Maybe someday I'll come back. But it will take the following to get me started on that path:
 
1. Gerald Myers must be fired or forced to retire.
2. Gus Bailey must be fired.
 
Regards,
 
Adam Cummins
Class of 1977
San Antonio, TX

I sent the folllowing email to Kent Hance today and copied Leach, Bailey and Myers:

Mr. Hance,   I have no doubt that your office has received hundreds if not thousands of emails and /or phone calls regarding the Mike Leach suspension. For what it's worth coming from a alumnus, it would appear that Coach Leach has been treated unfairly by Mr. Baily and Mr. Myers. I realize certain information regarding the matter are not generally for public consumption, but the suspension made that point moot at this point.   It would appear that Mr. Leach has not  been afforded a proper due process within this event and that the suspension was premature. It would be the height of hubris on the part of Mr. Bailey and Mr. Myers if they thought a short statement as to the nature of suspension would not generate a substantial reaction from Mr. Myer and his supporters. At best, the actions of  Mr. Bailey and Mr. Myers have made Texas Tech appear amateurish. At worst, I believe they subject Texas Tech outside civil penalties that could have a material effect on the university. (By the way - I'm not a lawyer, just a regular person).   Even if Mr. Leach is ultimately found to be wrong, the damage to the university has already been done by the actions of  Mr. Bailey and Mr. Myers. In such an event, I would strongly urge you to review their actions to include termination of their services as well.   But in the event that Mr. Leach is ultimately found without fault, where does Mr. Leach go to get his reputation back? Where does Texas Tech go to get its reputation back? These are questions you, sir, will need to answer.   I would suggest the following actions:   1. Re-instate Mr. Leach immediately to coach the Alamo Bowl game. 2. Convene a hearing or whatever appropriate setting after the bowl game to allow all sides to present their information to the incident in question. 3. Disclose to the public all information presented. 4. Make a decision regarding Mr. Leach and Mr. Bailey and Mr. Myers future affiliation with Texas Tech University at that time.   It's time for leadership, Mr. Hance. Many people are watching to see what kind of leadership you exhibit.   Regards,

 

On heels of the Houston loss, one has to wonder about the leaders on this team? Coach Leach and the rest of the staff can do so much, but a large component is the quality of the leaders on the team itself.

I'm not seeing a true team leader emerge yet. Evidently Carter and Williams are either unwilling or unable to carry that title. They need someone to get into people's grills in that lockerrrom!