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Coach Jim Leavitt Fired from South Florida After Allegedly Hitting Player, Joins List of Coaches Who Like It Rough
On January - 8 - 2010
South Florida head coach Jim Leavitt has been fired this morning, allegedly for striking a player during a game. Leavitt is being investigated concerning his actions toward special-teams player Joey Miller. This makes him the third college coach let go for alleged abuse since the regular season ended--Leavitt join Kansas' Mark Mangino and Texas Tech's Mike Leach in the unemployment line--and it also gives Leavitt entry into the club of abusive coaches, a club where he has plenty of company. Here are a few others who like it on the rough side.Begin Slideshow