Certainly, West Virginia wasn't ranked as highly then, but they were a respected team. This is consistent with what we've been doing with our (non-conference) games through the years. It's a good home-and-home.

I've heard all kinds of stories since then, ... The snow got deeper. It got colder. It was a terrific ballgame, but to play it under those conditions was incredible. The most dramatic thing, however, was driving home the next day. Driving on those icy roads and dodging people who were trying to pass you.

I've heard all kinds of stories since then. The snow got deeper. It got colder. It was a terrific ballgame, but to play it under those conditions was incredible. The most dramatic thing, however, was driving home the next day. Driving on those icy roads and dodging people who were trying to pass you.

It's a reasonable bid. Based on my conversations, sites are judged more on seating than finances.

It's a great opportunity for us to create some excitement in the Starkville community.

They need all the help they can get in the situation they are in. It's the least we could do.

This is the first time we've had a chance to bring some of our athletes to the Coast. We've brought kids from football, volleyball, soccer, track and golf. The response has been tremendous.

Every person in this stadium today can touch someone who has been affected by the events of this week.

We found the problem and we corrected it.

We fully understand the terrific strain Tulane University has been under in coping with this tragedy, ... We are doing everything we can to assist Tulane in its hurricane recovery efforts.