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PULLMAN--Hater of candy corn, lover of pirates, endless quote machine, innovator of the Air Raid offense and former Washington State head coach Mike Leach was announced dead on Dec. 13 after complications from a heart condition that left him hospitalized on Dec. 11. He was 61.

"(Leach) was a great character in the world of college football and one of its most innovative and creative offensive minds," Washington State Senator Mark Schoesler said in a statement. "During his years as WSU's head coach, his 'Air Raid' offense not only piled up yardage but it was very entertaining to watch. His s...