Texas Tech & Mike Leach Resolve Contract Clause Issue

Texas Tech's Mike Leach has signed a five-year $12.7 M deal to remain the Red Raiders' head coach. The two sides had agreed on the five-year $12.7 M deal several weeks ago, but were held up by a specific contract clause. Leach refused to agree to the clause that would trigger his firing and a $1.5 M penalty if he interviews for another job without Athletic Director Gerald Myers' permission. The two parties agreed to a compromise Thursday that said Leach only had to notify Myers in writing before interviewing for another job.