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Agent denies Leach, Texas Tech talk extension

Dec. 3, 2008
Texas Tech is in contract talks with coach Mike Leach amid reports he has met with Washington officials about the Huskies' soon-to-be vacant head-coaching position. However, Leach's agent told ESPN's Joe Schad that no talks are currently under way.
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IRVING, Texas, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Alabama held the top spot in this week's Bowl Championship Series poll but Texas Tech's loss Saturday opened the No. 2 spot for Texas and Oklahoma took No. 3.

COL FB: Oklahoma 65, Texas Tech 21

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Alabama again No. 1 in coaches poll

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COL FB: Texas Tech 56, Oklahoma State 20

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Texas meets Texas Tech in highlight game

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Texas remains No. 1 in college football

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COL FB: Texas Tech 63, Kansas 21

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Texas still No. 1 in coaches' poll

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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch