Texas Tech Coach Mike Leach Suspended

Texas Tech head coach Mike Leach has been suspended while the school investigates serious claims that he mistreated an injured player.

According to reports, Adam James, the son of former NFL running back and current ESPN college football analyst Craig James, suffered a concussion and was unable to practice with the team in the lead up to the Alamo Bowl January 2.

The family alleges that Mike Leach arranged to confine James to an equipment room for three hours while practice was taking place on one day, and then confined James to an electrical closet during a second practice session.

Texas Tech said in a statement that Ruffin McNeill will assume duties as Interim Head Coach and will coach the team during the Alamo Bowl while the investigation is ongoing.