LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The iconic name of Mike Leach continues to receive honors. The newest recognition is from the American Heart Association and the Paul “Bear” Bryant awards. Officials are posthumously honoring Coach Leach with the Heart of a Champion Award.

“This award is really meant to recognize someone from the college football world who’s had a lasting impact on the spot, and also has a connection to the work of the American Heart Association,” Steven Embree, the Executive Director of the Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards, said.

He explained it was a “no brainer” to pick former Red Raider football coach Leach as the recipient of the Heart of a Champion Award. The Pirate was s stand out among the crowd of college football coaches at every level of the game.

Bailey Butler, the Developme

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