At this point mediocrity would be a significant step up, unfortunately.

It's a fine line...Leach does seem to have a winning system, and there will definitely be some growing pains in getting the existing players in line with it and then getting new kids in to be part of it, too.

That being said, as noted above, being a stern taskmaster and being a dick are not the same thing, and if he's a dick and players don't respect him, and won't buy into his program...and that's his fault, not their fault.

If they're just being soft because they're not used to having tough practices, then they need to go...but I sincerely doubt that is the problem, nor do I think they are cowards.

Fish on...

Todd