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Coaches, players and longtime friends gathered at Mississippi State Dec. 20 to remember ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵCoach Mike Leach, affectionately known as "The Pirate." Speakers paid tribute to one of the sport’s greatest offensive innovators, praising not only his professional accomplishments, but also his "authenticity," "passion for learning" and his impact on many people as both a "true friend" and a mentor to countless students. View more photos from the ceremony .