Basic fairness means the displaced people in Florida should be handled the same as those in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Hurricane Katrina has devastated the lives of victims in four of the SEC's states -- Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi -- and may continue to do so for months and years. We express our sympathies and prayers to everyone who has been impacted by this storm and we are anxious to assist in the recovery efforts.

Hurricane Katrina has devastated the lives of victims in four of the SEC's states, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi, and may continue to do so for months and years to come,

Hurricane Katrina has devastated the lives of victims in four of the SEC's states -- Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi -- and may continue to do so for months and years, ... We express our sympathies and prayers to everyone who has been impacted by this storm and we are anxious to assist in the recovery efforts.

We know so many people and have extensive connections to families and friends in Louisiana and Mississippi, so this is the least we can do. People should also know that absolutely every penny that we raise at this event is going directly to the people and families that have been so greatly affected.

We should be thankful we don't live in Louisiana, Mississippi or Alabama.