Even as confirmation came that Mike Leach was no longer seeking the University of Washington coaching job, Texas Tech quarterback Graham Harrell said he thinks there's a "great chance" his coach will leave.
The potential Heisman Trophy finalist said if Leach left it wouldn't be because of Texas Tech.
"I think it has to do more with him wanting a new challenge," Harrell said.
"There's a great chance" he'd leave, Harrell said. "But if he stays he's going to continue to be successful here, and I'd love to see that."
Leach's name reportedly remained on the wish list at Auburn, two days after Tommy Tuberville resigned as coach of the Tigers.
Harrell, whose non-throwing hand was heavily bandaged following his surgery Sunday to repair nine bones broken in his pinkie and ring finger, spoke to The Associated Press about Leach's future Thursday afternoon.
He said Leach "gets more out of less than probably anyone in the country" because he doesn't get first shot at top recruits; those players usually get calls from Oklahoma and Texas first.
"He deserves every penny he gets, he deserves every offer, and wherever he goes he'll be successful, and it'll be fun to watch," Harrell said.
