I object to any characterization of our government, in good faith, coming to this court ... seeking to intervene when there's serious allegations of abuse.

When I told (my wife) Pat (that I was coming back), she said you're going to ruin your good name. After the first year, we're halfway there.

The kids responded after last week. We really focused this week on coming out early and starting fast. I feel like the kids did that. Once we got on a roll, it was tough for Mississippi State to get going.

When he played last year, personnel-wise we weren't as good as we are now.

When Mark was playing last year, we weren't as good personnel-wise as we are now.

Marcus is a very good two guard. We have him coming off picks. We have him flying down court. We're putting him in better position to score for us.