I'm real excited to be back.

I kind of went in with a goal. I had the surgery. It's something I had to do. I looked at it like practice. I took it as serious as practice. At times, I had my ups and downs but I'm out on the field again, so obviously it paid off.

I never pictured it when I signed my letter of intent. But I faced adversity and things happened. I just had to get over it and do what I had to do.

I'm sure it's going to come along. Rehab, you can only do so much. I have to get used to the speed of the game again.

Willie, he can compete at any level -- Division I, I-AA, Division II. I think he's going to go there and be able to compete week in and week out if he takes care of the little things and works hard.

It was the opportunity to see high school football and see the stands full. I'm not saying that Columbus doesn't play good high school football. But Valdosta is a traditional powerhouse and was ranked No. 2 in the state.