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Mike Leach's tweet of an anti-Obama hoax showed why many schools won't hire him

Under the guise of "creating discussion," the second-highest paid public employee in the state of Washington, who works for a university with 30,000 students, retweeted a doctored video of an old President Obama speech that helps spread a toxic conspiracy theory, argued with followers who pointed out the hoax and refused to back down after several hours.

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Mike Leach goes off on his own team

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Malachi Flynn signs to Washington State men's basketball

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Cougs bowl eligible after beating Utah 49-37

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Cougars sign QB Bruggman and 23 more

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Former Cougar WR McWashington on the Apple Cup & favorite memory

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First-ever day-after Thanksgiving Apple Cup doesn't bother fans

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WSU's Leach denies that players are abused

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Titans select Luke Falk with 'Brady Pick,' Madison heads to Green Bay

Luke Falk is off to Nashville. The Tennessee Titans draft the most decorated quarterback in Washington State and PAC-12 history in the sixth round and No. 199 overall.

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A nice weekend shaping up, with more sunshine and warming temperatures. Sunday should be the warmest day in the extended forecast topping near 80.

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