USMC makes Georgia teen with cancer an honorary Marine
Jack Lowe is a Marine. It’s the only thing he’s ever wanted to be. His parents both served in the Corps. His grandfather was a USMC pilot. Jack Lowe is a Marine.
The 17-year-old lives in Georgia with his parents. Last year, as a junior in high school, doctors diagnosed him with a rare form of bone cancer called Ewing sarcoma. Lowe beat it once — even ringing the victory bell at the hospital — but the cancer came back in August. The cancer is resistant to chemotherapy and doctors say Jack only has a “short window” of life left.
Jack Lowe holds his Eagle Globe and Anchor out after becoming an “Honorary Marine,” during a ceremony at the Lowe family residence on November 1, 2023. (Source: U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Warren Smith)
Unwilling to see their young hero leave this life without achieving his dreams, Jack’s friends and family started searching for ways to make the young man a Marine. As fate would have it, the USMC started an honorary Marine program in 1992 to honor civilians with extraordinary contributions and ties to the Corps.
It’s a rare honor and requires approval from the Corps’ commandant. According to Marine Corps Times, as of July, there were only around 75 people in the program’s history.
However, the request to make Jack an honorary Marine was quickly approved.
Daniel Lowe, father of Jack Lowe, hugs his son after presenting him the Eagle Globe and Anchor during a ceremony where Jack Lowe was named an “Honorary Marine,” at the family’s residence on November 1, 2023. (Source: U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Warren Smith)
On Nov. 1, Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Walker Field led Jack through his induction ceremony. With one hand on his walker and one in the air, Jack Lowe swore his oath of enlistment.
The general said the greatest weapon Marines have is their fighting spirit.
“Throughout this very challenging time, Jack has displayed a tenacious fight underpinned by steady resolve and a wry, witty sense of humor,” Field said during the ceremony. “Henceforth, we as Marines embrace him as one of our own.”
Field then ordered Jack’s father, a retired Marine Corps staff sergeant, to remove the Eagle Globe and Anchor pin from the general’s own uniform and give it to Jack, signaling the new “Devil Dog” had found his pack. Jack Lowe is a Marine.
Wanting to show their newest member a good time, the Corps made sure Pvt. Lowe attended a nearby birthday ball to celebrate the Corps’ 248th birthday with his brethren. Jack said he had a blast at the event. The guest speaker, Sgt. Maj. John Miller, told the young man that he’s right where he needed to be: among his fellow Marines, because Jack Lowe is a Marine.
Biden calls for ‘pause’ in Israel-Hamas war: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 2, 2023
President Biden responds to a heckler calling for a ceasefire to the war in the Middle East. And the American Cancer Society recommends more adults should get screened for lung cancer. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.
President Biden calls for a ‘pause’ in Israel-Hamas war
The president made those comments on Wednesday night, Nov. 1, during a campaign fundraising event in Minneapolis when a heckler interrupted his speech, calling for a ceasefire.
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According to reports, the heckler identified herself as a rabbi, asking the president to explain what he meant by a pause. Biden replied that a pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas is needed to give time to get the hostages out of Gaza.
The Biden administration has refused to call for a ceasefire since the conflict began, saying the U.S. would not tell Israel how to respond to Hamas’ terror attack.
In his response to the heckler, the president said, “The fact of the matter is that Hamas is a terrorist organization. A flat-out terrorist organization.”
The president said he has been working with both the Israeli Prime Minister and Egyptian President on sending humanitarian aid to Gaza.
On Wednesday, Nov. 1, hundreds of foreign nationals and dozens of injured Palestinians were allowed to leave Gaza through the crossing with Egypt, becoming the first people to leave the territory since the fighting began.
Republican-led resolution to expel George Santos, R-N.Y., from the House fails
The push for his expulsion was organized by fellow New York Republicans, with Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, R-N.Y., taking the lead. They say his past lies about his personal history and his slew of indictments including federal fraud charges make him unfit for office. Santos has maintained his innocence.
The resolution, which needed a two-thirds majority vote to pass, failed in a 179-213 vote with 19 members voting present.
Thirty-one Democrats joined 158 Republicans in voting against expelling Santos. Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., said in a statement that he stands by the Constitution and expelling Santos now, who has not yet been criminally convicted, would set a dangerous precedent.
There have been bipartisan calls for Santos to resign after admitting to lying about his education and employment while on the campaign trail. Santos pleaded not guilty in court last week as he faces 23 counts of felony charges, including wire fraud, credit card fraud, identity theft and falsifying records. His trial is set for mid-September.
Santos is also being investigated by the House Ethics Committee, which said on Tuesday, Oct. 31, it will have an announcement on a course of action on Nov. 17.
11-story coal plant collapses in Kentucky; 1 worker dead
A state of emergency was declared in one Kentucky county on Wednesday, Nov. 1, after two workers became trapped following the collapse of a shutteredcoal preparation plant. Hours later, it was confirmed one of the workers had died.
First responders were able to locate and communicate with one of the men who was buried beneath tons of concrete and steel. Officials say that is the same worker who was confirmed dead hours later. The search for the second man is ongoing.
Governor Andy Beshear signed the state of emergency executive order to allow the mobilization of state resources in the county.
U.S. infant mortality rises for first time in two decades
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced the largest increase in the infant mortality rate in the U.S. in two decades. According to the report released Wednesday, Nov. 1, the infant mortality rate in the U.S. rose 3% in 2022 after declining for years, with researchers not yet sure if it’s the start of a future trend.
There was an increase in two of the leading causes of infant deaths: maternal complications and bacterial meningitis. Four states saw significant increases in the infant mortality rate:
Georgia
Iowa
Missouri
Texas
Medical experts speculating on reasons behind the jump suggest the rise in RSV and flu infections last year and locations with limited access to maternity care could be contributing factors.
The last year-over-year increase in the infant mortality rate occurred from 2001 to 2002.
‘Years since quitting’ no longer a factor in lung cancer screening guidelines
Based on the new guidelines published on Wednesday, Nov. 1, annual lung cancer screenings via a low-dose CT scan are now being recommended for current or past smokers aged 50 to 80, with at least a 20-pack-year history of smoking, meaning smoking one pack a day for 20 years or smoking two packs a day for 10 years.
The ACS estimates these changes, which will see nearly 5 million more people being eligible for screenings, will lead to the prevention of 21% more lung cancer deaths.
Idalia makes landfall as Cat 3 hurricane: The Morning Rundown Aug. 30, 2023
Hurricane Idalia continued to strengthen as it approached landfall in Florida, and the United State is attempting to stop a company’s expedition to the wreckage of the Titanic. These stories highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
Hurricane Idalia makes landfall as Category 3 hurricane
Hurricane Idalia escalated to a Category 4 storm before being downgraded to a Category 3 as it made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region around 8 a.m. Wednesday, just after The Morning Rundown broadcast. Officials have predicted a historical and catastrophic impact.
“We are going to experience historical flood surge up into the Big Bend area. This is nothing to be messing around with, potentially 10 to 15 feet of storm surge,” Kevin Guthrie with the Florida Division of Emergency Management said. “Put that in perspective. That’s three feet higher than what was predicted for Hurricane Ian and Fort Myers Beach.”
Officials predicted wind speeds of over 130 mph when Hurricane Idalia makes landfall. A storm surge could be as high as 16 feet in some low-lying coastal communities.
Before making landfall, outer bands of Idalia have lashed Florida in between Panama City and Tampa. Dozens of counties in the Big Bend region are under a state of emergency, with residents told to leave town.
Other states like South Carolina and Georgia are also preparing for major flooding from the system.
FBI takes down major cybercrime operation
The FBI announced an operation to disrupt a major global malware network that has been used for more than 15 years to commit online crimes, including ransomware attacks. According to U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada, nearly every sector of the economy has been victimized by Qakbot, with more than 700,000 infected computers identified by the FBI and its European partners.
Officials said $8.6 million in cybercurrency was seized or frozen as part of the operation. No arrests have been announced.
The location of the administrators of the malware was not disclosed. Estrada said the investigation is ongoing.
Gabon military claims power just days after election
In the small African country of Gabon, military officers have reportedly overpowered the government, taking control after a highly contested presidential election went in the favor of President Ali Bongo. The election result extends his family’s half-century reign over the region.
Video posted on social media shows military officers announcing the Aug. 26 election as void and borders closed. The military officers claimed to have dissolved all government institutions.
According to Reuters, if the power grab is a success, it will be the eighth time a coup has undermined democratic processes in West and Central Africa since 2020. Gabon’s elected president has not been heard from since the uprising.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise diagnosed with cancer
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) has been diagnosed with blood cancer and has begun treatment. Rep. Scalise said doctors believe it is “very treatable.”
Scalise told his constituents he will continue to represent them in Washington, returning to work as usual after the August recess.
The White House said the diagnosis is “devastating news.”
Scalise has overcome serious health challenges in the past, surviving a shooting before a congressional baseball game in 2017. He is the second-highest ranking republican in the House after Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA).
U.S. government opposes planned Titanic expedition
The U.S. government has stepped in to stop a planned expedition to recover artifacts from the wreckage of the Titanic. The U.S. argued if RMS Titanic, the firm that owns the salvage rights to the Titanic wreck, were to enter the ship’s hull or physically alter it, it would be in violation of federal law. It would also violate an agreement with the United Kingdom to treat the site as a memorial to the more than 1,500 people who died.
The company said it plans to take images of the entire wreck, including the inside. RMST said it would recover artifacts from the debris field, but does not intend to cut into the wreckage or detach any part of it.
RMST said it would work with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), but is not seeking a permit. U.S. government lawyers said the company can’t proceed without one.
The U.S. challenge came more than two months after a submersible from a different company imploded near the Titanic wreckage, killing five people. That incident is not related to this case.
The RMST expedition was tentatively planned for May of 2024.
Late-night hosts team up for strike podcast to benefit workers
Five late-night talk show hosts have banded together to help out their co-workers who have been out of work since May of 2023 due to the writers’ strike. Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John Oliver will team up for the “Strike Force Five” podcast to discuss the strike.
All proceeds from the podcast will go to the out-of-work staff of their shows. The series will run for at least 12 episodes, with each host taking turns leading the conversation.
The first episode of the podcast is available starting Wednesday, Aug. 30.
Scientists optimistic about cancer cure vaccine, Alzheimer’s treatment
Scientists are optimistic about the development of vaccines that may cure certain types of cancer within the next five years. Additionally, a groundbreaking Alzheimer’s drug could receive approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as early as next month. These medical advancements offer hope in the ongoing battle against some of the world’s most devastating diseases.
Experimental trials conducted this year have reported promising results in using vaccines to shrink tumors and prevent cancer recurrence, particularly for deadly skin cancer melanoma and pancreatic cancer. Scientists also believe that breast cancer and lung cancer may be effectively treated with vaccines in the near future.
“They’re not really associated with any side effects, so they’re super well tolerated,” Dr. Nora Disis of the UW Medicine’s Cancer Vaccine Institute said. “They’re not chemotherapy, and patients do very well. You can get a short course of vaccines and they last a lifetime.”
These newer cancer vaccines utilize mRNA technology, initially developed for cancer treatment but gaining recognition through its application in COVID-19 vaccines. Despite initial vaccine hesitancy, scientists familiar with the trials have reported successful outcomes thus far, with Dr. Steve Lipkin, a medical geneticist at New York’s Weill Cornell Medicine, hypothesizing that “vaccines are probably the next big thing” in the quest to reduce cancer deaths.
“We’re getting something to work. Now we need to get it to work better,” said Dr. James Gulley, who helps lead a center at the National Cancer Institute that develops immune therapies.
In parallel to these cancer research efforts, the FDA is expected to grant approval to a pioneering drug designed to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Known as Leqembi, this drug targets a specific substance found in the brains of individuals with Alzheimer’s. If granted full approval, over one million Medicare patients in the early stages of the disease could gain access to this potentially life-changing medication.
“Just the idea that they could gain more time is profoundly important and exciting,” Robert Egge, chief public policy officer for the Alzheimer’s Association, said. “That’s why patients [and] their families have been speaking up so loudly for the need for Medicare coverage.”
Currently, one in nine Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s, a disease that affects over 6 million individuals in the United States.
Meanwhile, cancer diagnosis rates remain high, with men having a one in two chance and women having a one in three chance of being diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime.
Trump reacts to new testimony, AI offers cancer cure: March 21 rundown
After former President Donald Trump predicted he would be arrested Tuesday, law enforcement agencies began preparing for protests. So where does the investigation currently stand? Plus, the second-largest school district in the country will be closed today as their employees go on strike. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
Latest on potential Trump indictment
Former President Donald Trump expressed renewed hope on his social media platform, Truth Social, following the testimony of former attorney Robert Costello. But the country is still bracing for potential protests after the president previously predicted an indictment would come down Tuesday and encouraged his supporters to protest.
Sources close to the Manhattan District Attorney’s investigation into allegations of hush money paid to former porn star Stormy Daniels have told the media there’s no indictment coming Tuesday. CBS said it could come by the end of this week, but Fox News reported the indictment would most likely come down next week.
Costello went before the grand jury Monday in an effort to discredit Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, whose testimony against Trump holds a significant role in the DA’s case.
Steel barricades now surround the Manhattan courthouse and District Attorney’s office. New fencing has also been installed around the U.S. Capitol amid concerns Trump’s potential indictment could bring a repeat of Jan. 6. High level local and federal law enforcement officials met Monday to further coordinate security plans in preparation for a possible Trump arrest.
Our Washington correspondent Ray Bogan sat down for an extended interview with an attorney to discuss what happens next if Trump is charged. And whether he would be treated differently as a former U.S. president. You can find that report here.
L.A. schools closed due to strike
Tens of thousands of L.A. Unified School employees will go on strike Tuesday. All classes have been canceled in all the district’s schools, but child care and cafeterias will remain open. The employees on strike range from bus drivers, custodians, to teachers and teacher-aides. The main issue comes down to pay. Employees want a 30% raise.
Over the weekend, the district came up to a 23% hike and a 3% bonus, but it wasn’t enough to avoid an employee strike and close the district down. Approximately 420,000 students will miss school for up to three days if no deal is reached, and the district is at risk of losing tens of millions of dollars. A similar strike in 2019 cost the district $97 million.
Fox, Dominion seek pretrial wins
Fox and Dominion will be in court today for a pre-trial hearing. They are expected to ask the judge to rule in their favor, without the need for the case to go to trial next month.
Lawyers for Dominion Voting Systems will ask the judge to find Fox liable for defamation over its 2020 election coverage on voter fraud. While Fox will argue the network is constitutionally protected by freedom of the press.
The high-profile defamation lawsuit is scheduled to begin April 17.
Biden defends ESG investments in veto
President J0e Biden issued the first veto of his presidency Monday. He killed a Republican-led bill that would have banned ESG considerations when making investments for people’s retirement plans.
Republicans argued that by making investment decisions based on ESG’s puts political agendas over best-returns for savers. The president said the bill put retirement savings at risk.
Round 2 of job cuts for Amazon
A major tech giant is gearing up for another round of layoffs. Amazon says it plans to cut 9,000 jobs in the next few weeks. This comes after the company announced 18,000 lay-offs last January.
Amazon’s CEO said the company had not yet identified who would be laid off and that those decisions would be made next month.
AI creates potential cancer treatment
Artificial Intelligence has significantly picked up steam. We know it can write sophisticated essays and solve math problems. But what if it becomes our pathway to finding a cure for cancer?
According to a new study, researchers at the University of Toronto say it’s done just that by revealing a previously unknown treatment pathway. A drug discovery platform called Pharma.AI has developed a potential treatment for the most common type of liver cancer.
The experiment uncovered a novel hit molecule that can target tumors on the liver. The drug will have to go through clinical trials before widespread use. Researchers say the potential drug was discovered by AI in just 30 days, leaving them hopeful for medical breakthroughs through AI.
‘Carrying Lance with me’: Iditarod musher Mackey continues brother’s legacy
“Really focus on the dogs. The only reason we’re getting down the trail is because of the dogs. So, they absolutely come first, in all aspects. That’s not just on the trail, that’s at home, that’s everyday life for us,” Iditarod musher Jason Mackey told Straight Arrow News at the Iditarod.
The Mackey name has been big in Iditarod history. Jason’s father Dick and his brother Rick have both won the Iditarod. Jason’s late brother, Lance, is an Iditarod giant. He won the race four times in his career, and he is this year’s honorary musher. Lance died five months ago from cancer.
“I’ll be carrying Lance with me. That being said, I’m not sure if I’m spreading his ashes or not. Time will tell when I get out there. And yeah, it’s very emotional. At times it’s more emotional than not. Patience, patience, he always taught me patience. Just be patient, good things come to those who wait. Another thing he taught me growing up is you can’t fix the things that happened. You just keep looking forward, one foot in front of the next,” Mackey said.
Putting one foot in front of the other is exactly what he’s doing. His motto is “Mack is back” after taking a five-year break from the race and rebuilding his team. Four of his dogs are from Lance’s kennel, and only one of the 14 runners is a veteran. Mackey says a rookie team is a good thing.
“They love to do what they’re doing. 50, 60, 70 below zero, 30 mph winds, they curl up, tuck their nose under their tail. Then, they come up and shake off the snow and are like, ‘let’s do it again.’ They are like no other animal on Earth,” Mackey said.
This is his eighth time racing the Iditarod. He says he’s confident in the dog sled team that he and his brother built.
“As long as I’m upright and able to do it, then that’s what I’ll continue doing. This is what I love to do. This is what I was born into. I can’t imagine doing anything else,” Mackey said.
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer to buy biotech firm Seagen
Pfizer has agreed to buy biotech firm Seagen for $43 billion. Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said Pfizer is “deploying financial resources to advance the fight against cancer.”
Seagen is a leading researcher and developer in cancer treatments. It produces several cancer drugs that are able to target tumors with a toxic agent.
Seagen currently has nine studies underway exploring different immunotherapies to fight cancer. Pfizer will acquire and expand those studies and immunotherapies if the deal obtains shareholder and federal approvals.
Pfizer expects the acquisition to be complete by the end of this year if all goes according to plan. Seagen, a growing company, is expected to increase its revenue in 2023 by 12% at $2.2 billion. Pfizer will go into debt and dip into cash to finance the $43 billion transaction, but it projects a $10 billion profit by 2030.
Zantac’s cancer risks were kept hidden for decades
A popular drug once used to treat heartburn was taken off the shelves due to potential cancer risks in 2020. Zantac was found to have contained high levels of carcinogens which are linked to increased cancer risks.
Court filings reviewed by Bloomberg indicate the company that owned Zantac was told decades prior to its discontinuation that there were dangerous side effects to the drug. The company never disclosed those warnings to consumers.
The FDA gave Zantac the green light in 1978. According to Bloomberg, from the very beginning stages of Zantac’s development, the company’s scientists and researchers warned of potential cancer risks linked to the heartburn medication. The warnings were ignored and not disclosed.
More than 70,000 people who took Zantac are suing. The first of those trials will likely begin this summer.
Midday rundown: US sending M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine; ‘eggflation’ investigation
Biden sending M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine
President Biden just announced his administration is sending more than 30 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. It comes just hours after Germany said it would approve Poland’s request to transfer German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.
News of the tank support is a source of great relief to the Ukrainian people.
“We need more than 20 tanks because in comparison Russians have one to three, for our one artillery system they have three artillery systems. So, they have much more people, much more weapon systems, and much more tanks,” said student Kyrylo Bakulyn.
Texas House Republicans seek reimbursement
Texas Republicans in the House of Representatives have written a letter to President Biden asking him to reimburse the state for their efforts in combating the border crisis.
In the letter they urge the president to work with the Texas delegation to “pay Texas back” for the resources expended throughout Operation Lone Star. They also urged the president to work with them to help stop the flow of illegal immigration at the southern border.
There were more than 2 million reported migrant encounters in the last fiscal year.
The Department of Justice indicted the two after a string of threatening messages were spray painted on the side of anti-abortion buildings last summer, following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Within the past week, the DOJ put out a $25,000 reward for information on attacks of anti-abortion clinics.
Senator calls for “eggflation” investigation
State lawmakers are now getting involved in the national “eggflation” issue hitting Americans at the grocery stores. They are calling for the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the industry’s issues.
Egg prices went from as cheap at $1.79 a dozen to double that price. Democratic U.S. Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island wants to know why.
Farmers say there are several reasons, including the worst bird flu the U.S. has ever seen, on top of higher production costs and high demand.
Some are skeptical of the impact industry woes are having on egg producers when they’re also seeing record-high profits 10 times of what producers made last year.
Justin Bieber sells music catalog
Justin Bieber is the latest pop star to sell over the rights to his publishing and artist royalties for his songs. It makes him the youngest artist ever to sell his entire music catalog.
The deal is with a music rights investment company Hipgnosis, and the deal is valued at $200 million.
Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Stevie Nicks, Justin Timberlake are other artists who recently sold the rights to their royalties.
Springsteen’s deal was worth about $550 million.
Ants can sniff out cancer
It’s common knowledge that ants are strong, but apparently they have a strong sense of smell as well. So strong, in fact, a new study found ants can sniff out cancer.
Cancerous tumors release distinctive types of chemicals that often show up in bodily fluids. The study found that ants can detect those chemicals in urine with only their sense of smell.
Scientists hope the discovery could one day lead to a less expensive, non-invasive detection method for cancer.
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.
