Football legend Herschel Walker tapped as next US ambassador to Bahamas
Herschel Walker, the Georgia football legend, could be on his way south to the Bahamas with a job outside of sports. On Tuesday, Dec. 17, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Walker to be the U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas. He will still need Senate confirmation to take over the post.
Trump made the announcement in a post on Truth Social, saying in part, “Herschel has spent decades serving as an ambassador to our nation’s youth, our men and women in the military, and athletes at home and abroad.”
During Trumps’ first administration, Walker served as co-chairman of the president’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition.
Walker’s playing days are the stuff of legend. He led the Georgia Bulldogs to an undefeated season and a national championship in 1980, and he was the Heisman trophy winner in 1982.
During his professional career he played three seasons in the USFL on a team owned by Trump, then spent more than a decade in the NFL for four different teams.
In 2022 Walker, a Republican, tried his hand at politics. At the urging of Trump, he unsuccessfully ran to unseat Georgia Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock. His campaign suffered from a slew of allegations, including claims that he paid for abortions for two former girlfriends despite supporting a national abortion ban. Walker repeatedly denied those claims, calling his accusers liars.
In a 2022 interview with NBC News, Walker acknowledged having given a $700 check to an ex-partner but denied having known it was for an abortion. Trump said at the time that Walker was “being slandered and maligned.”
There is, however, one possible roadblock to the nomination becoming reality. The U.S. Senate has not confirmed an ambassador to the Bahamas in over a decade, despite receiving four different nominees during that time.
Bahamas frees up over $120M to combat climate change in ‘nature-for-debt’ swap
The Bahamas announced on Friday, Nov. 22, it is freeing up funds to combat climate change through a debt swap financed by Standard Charter and backed by private investors. The “nature-for-debt” swap involves buying back existing debt through a new loan with reduced interest rates.
It’s expected to unlock around $124 million for marine conservation projects to protect the nation’s turquoise ocean over the next 15 years. An endowment fund will reportedly then secure funding for projects once those 15 years are up.
Money from the swap will be used to restore trees and habitats damaged by Hurricane Dorian in 2019, and to protect a marine area larger than the Gulf of Mexico.
Officials say the protections will also ensure commercial fisheries survive a changing climate, an industry vital to the economy of the Bahamas. For instance, the spiny lobster fishery reportedly generates around $100 million a year alone for the island nation. The Bahamas now joins the likes of Belize, Gabon and Barbados in signing similar deals.
However, this is reportedly the first time a private investor is providing credit insurance for the effort. It’s also the first one to include climate change mitigation commitments, according to the Nature Conservancy, which is one of the groups heading the project.
The Caribbean nation has a strong history of protecting natural habitats with more than 17% of its coastal water protected, covering more than 16 million acres.
The strike is over for now, as thousands of dockworkers return to their jobs after a tentative agreement to raise their pay. And why after more than three decades in prison , the Menendez brothers — infamous for killing their parents — might have their case reviewed and the factor it all hinges on. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Oct. 4, 2024.
Tens of thousands of U.S. dockworkers are getting back on the job after two days of a strike that clogged dozens of East and Gulf coast ports. The historic labor action, which threatened to drive inflation back up, is now on hold until at least January 15.
Thursday night, Oct. 3, members of the International Longshoremen’s Association struck a tentative deal with the U.S. Maritime Alliance over pay. The agreement will increase workers’ wages by 62% over the span of six years.
The agreement is an increase over the Maritime Alliance’s offer of 50% earlier this week, but a compromise for the ILA, which has called for a 77% increase in wages over the same time period.
The new deal would bring hourly pay for top dockworkers to $63 per hour by the end of the deal, compared to $39 an hour under the most recently expired contract.
Dockworkers had also been calling for a total ban on automation, but no deal was reached on that. Sources close to the matter have said that will be the main topic of negotiations between now and Jan. 15.
I applaud the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance for coming together to reopen the East Coast and Gulf ports and ensure the availability of critical supplies for Hurricane Helene recovery and rebuilding.
More Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut
Powerful blasts rocked Beirut Thursday night into Friday morning, Oct. 4, as Israel unleashed some of its heaviest strikes on the Lebanese capital city yet. This comes as Iran’s foreign minister is in Beirut meeting with Lebanese officials over the expanding conflict between Israel and Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
Thursday, Israel ordered more evacuations for villages in southern Lebanon, potentially signaling plans to broaden the ground invasion there. Meanwhile, Lebanon’s state-run news agency said an Israeli strike took out the main highway between Lebanon and Syria, which tens of thousands of people have used over the past two weeks to flee the escalating fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
🔴Mohammad Rashid Sakafi, the Commander of Hezbollah’s Communications Unit, during a precise, intelligence-based strike in Beirut yesterday.
Sakafi was a senior Hezbollah terrorist, who was responsible for the communications unit since 2000. Sakafi invested significant efforts… pic.twitter.com/PH65nh5FLI
The Israeli military also said it killed another top Hezbollah militant, Mohammed Anisi, in a recent strike on Beirut. Hezbollah has not yet confirmed that claim.
Three ex-officers found guilty in Tyre Nichols beating death
A federal jury convicted three former Memphis police officers in the 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols Thursday, but they were acquitted of the most serious charges. The jury found Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith guilty of witness tampering for covering up the attack. Haley was also convicted of violating Nichols’ civil rights.
Nichols died three days after the officers brutally beat him following a traffic stop. The officers now face up to 20 years in prison for the witness tampering convictions while Haley’s civil rights violation conviction carries up to 10 years. Sentencing is pending with a hearing scheduled to determine whether they will remain in custody.
The case has triggered federal investigations into Memphis police practices, and Nichols’ family has filed a $550 million lawsuit against the city and its police department.
In a statement, the assistant U.S. attorney who oversees the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division said, “Tyre Nichols should be alive today.”
35 years later, Menendez brothers’ case under review following claims of parental abuse
Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón announced his office will review the convictions of Erik and Lyle Menendez, nearly 35 years after they were imprisoned for killing their parents in 1989. New evidence, including a letter from Erik Menendez alleging sexual abuse by their father, prompted the reexamination.
Gascón stressed that while the brothers’ guilt is not being contested, the new evidence and changing views on sexual abuse require a review. The attorney for the Menendez brothers argues they’ve been rehabilitated and is seeking a re-sentencing.
A hearing on Nov. 29 will determine the next steps, which could include a new trial or an adjusted sentence.
Country star Garth Brooks accused of rape
A former employee has come forward accusing country music superstar Garth Brooks of sexual assault and battery. In a the lawsuit, the woman said she worked as his hair and makeup artist.
The lawsuit alleges in 2019, Brooks raped the woman during a work trip in Los Angeles.
Before this lawsuit was made public, CNN reported an anonymous celebrity plaintiff — now identified as Brooks — had tried to block the woman from suing and denied the claims.
In a statement released to the media, Brooks said, “For the last two months, I have been hassled to no end with threats, lies, and tragic tales of what my future would be if I did not write a check for many millions of dollars.”
If there was ever a night that I really needed this, TONIGHT was that night! Thank you for my life!!!!! love, g pic.twitter.com/q6FFLrJO0a
He went on to say, “Hush money, no matter how much or how little, is still hush money. In my mind, that means I am admitting to behavior I am incapable of—ugly acts no human should ever do to another. We filed suit against this person nearly a month ago to speak out against extortion and defamation of character. We filed it anonymously for the sake of families on both sides.”
Category 4 Hurricane Kirk strengthens, expected to stay offshore
Hurricane Kirk, a powerful Category 4 storm, is churning in the Atlantic, with forecasters warning of dangerous swells that could impact the U.S. east coast, Bermuda, the Greater Antilles, and the Bahamas by this weekend. Though the hurricane is expected to remain far from land, its waves might cause life-threatening surf and rip currents.
NEW: #Kirk is now a major #hurricane with 125mph sustained winds and will strengthen to *near Category 5 strength* over the next couple of days. Certainly thankful it will remain out to sea and no threat to land! #HurricaneKirk#weatherpic.twitter.com/frSGbEgtFe
As Kirk strengthens, Tropical Storm Leslie has also formed in the Atlantic but poses no immediate threat to land.
Meanwhile, the southeast is still reeling from Hurricane Helene, which left more than 200 people dead and caused catastrophic damage. Rescue efforts continue as many residents remain without water, power and communication services.
President Joe Biden has visited the region to survey the devastation, pledging federal aid for debris removal and recovery efforts in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas.
Fyre Festival II: Billy McFarland’s promise of redemption
The man behind the infamous Fyre Festival, Billy McFarland, said a follow-up will be happening. In fact, tickets are on sale now, with no details shared about what might be involved in the show. McFarland said he doesn’t know when the festival will happen, or who might be performing. Even with the scant information, tickets start at $499.
It has been seven years since the original Fyre Festival, which was supposed to be a luxury concert experience in the Bahamas. Villas, gourmet food and performances by major acts like Blink-182 and Migos were expected. A number of supermodels such as Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber were brought in to promote it.
The luxury experience did not come to pass, with reports of damp tents, cheese sandwiches and no performers. It was such a disaster that McFarland ended up in prison for fraud, spending six years behind bars. He also paid $26 million to investors.
McFarland was released from prison and put on probation last year, and has now started preparations for a second festival. He posted a video online, looking to sell the second festival as a comeback story.
McFarland himself said it’s going to be hard for people to trust him again. The biggest difference this time, according to McFarland, is that he handed over the festival’s finances to an unnamed production company.
Judge denies Donald Trump’s request for mistrial after Stormy Daniels concludes testimony
After hours of testimony by Stormy Daniels, lawyers for former President Donald Trump requested a mistrial. A teenager is looking to make history on the soccer field. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, May 10, 2024.
Judge denies Trump’s request for mistrial after Daniels concludes testimony
Once again, the judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal case in New York shut down the former president’s legal team’s calls for a mistrial following more testimony from adult film star Stormy Daniels on Thursday, May 9. Trump’s lawyers argued that the prosecution’s questioning of Daniels over her alleged affair with the former president was irrelevant to the case.
The judge dismissed the motion, saying, “My concern is not just with protecting Ms. Daniels or a witness who has already testified. My concern is protecting the integrity of the proceedings as a whole.”
After two days on the stand and nearly seven hours, Daniels concluded her testimony, where she went into great detail about an alleged sexual encounter with the former president in 2006. Trump has denied the encounter took place.
Trump is charged with falsifying business records in connection to an alleged hush money payment his former lawyer Michael Cohen paid to Daniels before the 2016 presidential election. Trump has pleaded not guilty.
Trump’s attorneys also asked the judge to waive his gag order to allow him to respond to Daniels’ testimony. The judge denied that request too.
Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, spoke out against the judge outside the courtroom.
“This judge, what he did and what his ruling was, is a disgrace,” Trump said. “Everybody saw what happened today. He’s a corrupt judge and he’s totally conflicted. And I got to get back on the campaign trail. I’m not supposed to be here. We are so innocent. There’s never been anything like it.”
The trial continues Friday, May 10.
Cease-fire talks break down as Israel targets Rafah
Cease-fire talks between Israel, Hamas and mediators in Egypt have concluded, at least for now. Reports from the negotiations indicated some progress before talks broke down on Thursday, May 9.
CIA Director William Burns, along with Hamas and Israeli delegations, left Cairo Thursday, although one official clarified to The New York Times that this was a temporary pause. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stated that finalizing a cease-fire proposal remains “incredibly difficult.”
With talks at a standstill, a senior Israeli official informed Reuters late Thursday night that Israel will proceed with its planned operation in Rafah. The Israeli military reportedly struck a home in Rafah, resulting in the death of a senior commander of a militant group and his family members.
The Israeli ambassador to the U.S. expressed concern that the Biden administration’s threat to withhold weapons for a major operation in Rafah sends “the wrong message” to Israel’s enemies in the region. In an interview on “The Dr. Phil Show” Thursday night, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the rift with President Joe Biden.
“I’ve known Joe Biden for many years, 40 years and more,” said Netanyahu. “We often had our agreements, but we’ve had our disagreements. We’ve been able to overcome them. I hope we can overcome them now, but we will do what we have to do to protect our country, and that means protecting our future.”
Israel contends that Hamas militants are hiding in Rafah, necessitating an attack on the city to dismantle the terrorist group. U.S. spokesperson John Kirby asserted that “smashing into Rafah, in [the president’s] view, will not advance that objective.”
Federal appeals court rejects dismissal request in Hunter Biden’s gun case
A federal appeals court has denied Hunter Biden’s request to dismiss gun charges in Delaware, paving the way for his trial in June. A U.S. district judge had previously rejected a dismissal, leading to Biden’s appeal.
The president’s son argued that he shouldn’t go to trial, citing an immunity provision in a plea deal that ultimately fell apart and alleging that prosecutors are being vindictive and influenced by political pressure.
However, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled that criminal defendants cannot appeal before a final judgment is made.
Biden’s attorney plans to continue efforts to dismiss the case.
Biden is charged with three criminal counts related to his purchase of a handgun in 2018 while he was addicted to illegal drugs. He has pleaded not guilty.
Among other measures, the bill calls for hiring more air traffic controllers, faster refunds for canceled flights, and technology upgrades to avert close-call incidents on runways. The FAA says 3,600 employees would have been furloughed if the law expired.
The Senate also passed a one-week extension for the law’s expiration, with the House of Representatives expected to vote on the reauthorization bill next week.
TikTok to start labeling AI-generated content created outside app
TikTok already labels AI-generated content made within its app for its more than one billion worldwide users. Tech companies Meta and Google have also said AI labels are coming to their services.
AI is not the only battle TikTok is facing these days.
The company earlier this week sued the United States to block a law that requires its Chinese parent company to divest the platform within nine months or face a ban.
14-year-old soccer player signs with Philadelphia Union
As many teenagers begin looking for summer jobs, a 14-year-old in Pennsylvania has found a full-time one — as a professional soccer player.
The Philadelphia Union announced on Thursday, May 9, that the team has signed 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan. Sullivan is joining his older brother Quinn on the team. ESPN reports that Sullivan’s deal with the club includes a clause that would send the soccer phenom to Manchester City of the English Premier League after he turns 18.
Sullivan becomes the fifth-youngest player to sign a first-team contract in Major League Soccer history. If he starts playing for the Union before July 29, he will officially be the youngest MLS player ever.
US warns against travel to Jamaica and Bahamas amid violent crimes
In response to a reported wave of violent crime, the U.S. State Department issued travel advisories for Jamaica and the Bahamas in late January. Jamaica’s travel advisory is more stringent than the Bahamas’, stating that tourists should “reconsider travel,” while the Bahamas’ advisory suggests that tourists should “exercise increased caution.”
The State Department noted that despite fewer homicides in 2024 than in 2023, Jamaica’s murder rate remains one of the “highest in the Western Hemisphere.” The agency also cited a rise in armed muggings and sexual violence in both countries.
According to the Jamaica Constabulary Force, there were 109 homicides between Jan. 1 and Feb. 3 of 2023. In 2024, there were 84 homicides within that same time period.
However, it’s not just murder that is a concern when it comes to violent crime. The State Department also warned that ambulances in Jamaica are not readily available, and they may lack properly trained personnel. Additionally, public hospitals are reported to be under-resourced, and private hospitals often require payment upfront.
The advisory also mentioned that sexual assaults “occur frequently” in Jamaica, including at “all-inclusive resorts.”
In the Bahamas, the State Department warned of a spike in gang-related murders, burglaries, robberies and sexual assaults. Sexual crimes are reported to be on the rise in both tourist and non-tourist areas of the Bahamas.
Two mothers from Kentucky, unaware of the advisories, took a trip on a Carnival cruise ship on Feb. 4. They disembarked to visit Pirates Cove Zipline and Water Park in Freeport, where they allege they were raped by two staffers, according to Good Morning America. The resort has refuted the allegations following a review of surveillance video, according to a report by Fox News.
According to LEX 18, the Kentucky women are receiving preventative medical treatment, including a preventative HIV medication that costs nearly $4,000. They also shared words of caution for anyone traveling to The Bahamas.
“Be safe. Two is not a group. Do not buy any drinks unless they come in a sealed container,” Amber Shearer and Dongayla Dobson said.
The Royal Bahamas Police Forceannounced the arrest of two men in connection with the rape charges on Wednesday, Feb. 7. In a Facebook post the police force said it is working with the FBI regarding the ongoing investigation.
The rape allegations follow a security alert from the U.S. Embassy in Nassau, issued on Jan. 24, stating that 18 murders had occurred at the beginning of the year with most related to gang violence.
The State Department advises travelers to take additional safety steps if traveling abroad, including “keeping a low profile” and avoiding secluded places, public buses and walking or driving at night.
NPR reports that the agency recommends downloading the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), which sends alerts to users’ phones and helps law enforcement find them in case of an emergency.
Leaders in Jamaica and the Bahamas are pushing back against the travel advisories.
“Overall, the crime rate against visitors to Jamaica remains extremely low at 0.01%,” the Jamaica Tourist Board said in a statement to Travel Weekly.
The board added that the places of concern are “very distinctly defined areas,” and that most of the region “remains unaffected.”
Houthi rebels use hijacked cargo ship as pro-Hamas tourist attraction
The deck of hijacked cargo ship Galaxy Leader is now filled with messages expressing support for Hamas, the group that attacked Israel on Oct. 7. Yemen’s Houthi rebels seized control of the ship last month in the Red Sea, transforming it into a tourist attraction to commemorate their solidarity and support of the Palestinians’ efforts in the Gaza Strip.
Video content on social media suggests that the militant group is hosting guests while the crew and the ship remain hostage. Houthi youths and social media influencers have been visiting for photo shoots, including dancing on the top deck, waving Yemeni flags and chanting victory slogans.
According to Reuters, the 25 crew members have been allowed “modest contact” with their families while still aboard the hijacked cargo ship. The U.S., Bahamas and Japan have all called for the release of the Galaxy Leader and its crew.
The vessel’s crew is made up of nationals from Bulgaria, Ukraine, the Philippines, Mexico and Romania, Galaxy Maritime said. The vessel is chartered by Japan’s Nippon Yusen.
Japan’s delegation told the International Maritime Organization assembly that it “strongly condemns those acts which threaten the safety and freedom of navigation in that area”.
The Bahamas said the various attacks including the Galaxy Leader were a “violation of all of the norms relating to innocent passage of ships”.
Midday rundown: FTX founder extradited, NFL legend Franco Harris dies
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been extradited to the United States. The Kremlin has condemned Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s trip to Washington, D.C. Plus, a U.K. ambulance shortage and a singing toilet. These stories and more highlight Straight Arrow News’ midday rundown for Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022.
FTX founder extradited to U.S.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried will return to the U.S. today to face eight federal charges, including wire fraud and money laundering after the collapse of his crypto exchange.
Over the last two days, it was unclear whether Bankman-Fried would try to fight extradition to the U.S. He faces a lengthy trial process, but could be free on bail while proceedings unfold.
Investigation into Nord Stream attack
Dozens of intelligence officials have been investigating the leaks along the Nord Stream pipelines since September. Three months later, there’s little to conclude.
At first, world leaders were quick to blame Russia for the leaks, claiming the Kremlin conducted attacks on the pipelines as an act of sabotage. But now, some officials say there’s no evidence that Russia was behind it.
Some say the world may never be able to find the truth behind what caused the leaks. But all of the investigators said the damage was deliberate. Who did it still remains a mystery.
Kremlin condemns Zelenskyy trip
Today, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting in-person with President Joe Biden in Washington, D.C. The visit marks Zelenskyy’s first foreign trip since Russia invaded Ukraine.
But the Kremlin is already condemning the trip, warning of “no chance of peace with Kyiv” after Zelenskyy traveled to the U.S.
The meeting today comes as Congress is expected to supply Ukraine with more funding and weapons – a move Russia said is only deepening the conflict.
NFL legend Franco Harris dies
Franco Harris, a Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Steelers running back known for the “immaculate reception”, has died at the age of 72.
The catch secured the team’s first ever playoff win.
Harris’ death came just days before the Steelers were set to retire his number 32 jersey and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the “immaculate reception”.
Harris won four Super Bowl rings with the Steelers in the 1970s.
“But it really is a time that signifies the beginning of a shift in identity from the city for the city of Pittsburgh, from a baseball town to a football town, but also from Steel City to the City of Champions,” said Anne Madarasz, the director of the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum at the Heinz History Center.
The NFL chose the immaculate reception as the greatest play in the league’s first 100 years back in 2019.
UK short ambulances amid strike
Thousands of ambulance workers in Britain are on strike today, meaning fewer first responders on the roads in cases of emergency.
“I’ve been in this job for 36 years now, we’ve just had enough. We’ve had enough of having 12 year below inflation pay increases, we’ve had enough of workloads, we’ve had enough of being treated unfairly. There’s lots of different things going on within the ambulance service not caused by the service but caused by government decisions that have been made,” London Ambulance Unison Branch Secretary Eddie Brand said.
Because of the strike, it puts the government in a predicament. It’s now advising residents not to get drunk to avoid high demand for emergency help.
They’re also asking people not to play contact sports or take unnecessary car trips.
While the ambulance unions will be striking from 12 to 48 hours, they have pledged to still respond to life-threatening situations but said they can’t guarantee an ambulance.
High tech toilet seat sings songs
If you’re still looking to buy that special someone a Christmas present, here’s a reasonable option: How about a smart toilet?
It’s a toilet seat with Alexa connected, enabling users to play favorite tunes or even ask Alexa to warm the seat. Kohler created the high-tech toilet seat back in 2019. But it’s only just becoming available for purchase this week – at $11,500 per toilet.
Midday rundown: FTX CEO testifies, EU’s first green tariff
New FTX CEO testifies before Congress; EU imposes first green tariff on goods; and a vaccine combo that lowers cancer risk. These stories and more highlight the midday rundown, aimed straight down the middle, for Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022.
FTX CEO testimony
“The FTX group’s collapse appears to stem from absolute concentration of control in the hands of a small group of grossly inexperienced and unsophisticated individuals who failed to implement virtually any of the systems or controls that are necessary for a company entrusted with other peoples money or assets,” said John Ray, FTX’s new CEO.
The new CEO is investigating the ins-and-outs of FTX and predicts it will be a lengthy process. He says his investigation right now is hampered by the lack of financial records and transparency.
EU imposes first global green tariff on goods
The European Union has voted today to implement the first ever green tariffs on imported goods. Items being shipped to the EU will be checked for their carbon output. Items like iron, steel, aluminum and chemicals will be first subjected to the new standard.
Companies, including those in the U.S., that ship to countries in the EU will face tax penalties dependent on the amount of carbon emissions. It’s the first global green tax of its kind.
United Airlines places historic order for Boeing planes
United Airlines is expanding its fleet with a historic purchase of Boeing planes.
They are looking to add 100 of larger Boeing models, with two aisles that are suitable for international flights with another 100 of those planes on hold. United is also buying dozens more of Boeing’s smaller domestic flight models to the same massive order.
The new planes are projected to replace older, less efficient ones.
Study reveals vaccine combo that lowers skin cancer risk 44%
A new medical trial is bringing new hope in preventing skin cancer deaths. The risk of death or recurrence of skin cancer dropped by 44% for patients participating in the study.
The treatment is a combination of an experimental vaccine from Moderna and an immunotherapy drug from Merck. This is the first combination of its kind to fight melanomas.
It’s something Moderna’s chief medical officer called “a new paradigm in the treatment of cancer.”
Mississippi head coach Mike Leach dies
Mississippi State Head Football Coach Mike Leach has died after suffering from heart complications. He was 61 years old.
He leaves behind a long coaching career, spending time at Texas Tech, Washington State and the last three seasons with Mississippi State.
The other part of his legacy comes not on the field, but at the podium. His colorful commentary and sense of humor has entertained fans for years.
“Right now we have the atmosphere of a J.V. softball game. That’s what we are, a J.V. softball game. It’s not whether you win or lose, the team that wins is the one who had the most fun, you know, crap like that,” Leach said, speaking to his players about a poor performance on the field.
Leach was also known for cursing during post-game press conferences.
“It’s like Huckleberry Finn said, ‘some days I just have to swear to get a good taste in my mouth,’” Leach said.
