Legendary former Kansas State coach Bill Snyder is SLAMMED online for erroneously tweeting about the death of Mike Leach – who remains in a critical condition after suffering ‘a massive heart attack’ on Sunday
Legendary former Kansas State coach Bill Snyder has been criticized on social media for wrongfully tweeting about the death of Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach, who remains in critical condition after suffering a heart attack on Sunday.
‘Truly saddened by the death of a good friend and special man. Mike Leach will always remain special in my heart and the heart of many,’ tweeted the College Hall of Famer on Monday night. ‘Not only a unique and talented coach, but one who taught life lessons to so many young men whose lives he changed for the better. Rest In Peace.’
A little more than a quarter-of-an-hour after sharing his condolences online, the 83-year-old came quick to share: ‘I’m now told that Mike has not passed. Brings warmth to my heart. And I apologize deeply for my premature tweet. Please forgive me and continue your prayers for Mike and his family.’
AWKWARD: Ex-Kansas State football coach tweeted his condolences online after the spread of false information on Mike Leach condition. The Mississippi State is in critical condition but still remains alive after suffering from a heart attack on Sunday
Bill Snyder won two Big 12-championships with Kansas State, whom he coached between 1989 and 2005 and from 2009 until 2018
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