We're having a change in administration (at Olive Branch), so I thought it's probably better for me to move on. Second, Fulton created a situation where I just couldn't say no. They are making a huge commitment to the program.

It really shocked me. Coach (Les) Miles from LSU was scheduled to be here (today). I really thought Anthony was leaning to LSU or Ole Miss, but I know Mississippi State wanted him badly. They've put in a ton of work on him lately.

They had to make a change and it's unfortunate that it was our event that made them do that.

They were a deep team.

He's got 65 points on his ACT; he needs 68. He's going to make it in his core (GPA). I absolutely expect him to qualify.

I don't think there's any question it's put us on the map. A lot of coaches didn't have any idea where we were in the beginning. They know about South Panola and Tupelo and Starkville and Meridian and Moss Point, but it's been nice to hear our school get some recognition.