I would like to take this opportunity to than all of the Southern Miss folks that have congratulated me for coming back to the great state of Mississippi.

As yoy may know, I love Mississippi. I really love the fact that they are taking care of me in the twillight of my career. I have signed on to a pretty good deal.

I don't want you Southern Miss folks to thing that I do not know who you are. I will see to it that you are kept in your place....as others have done in the past.

I will give that president that you have a fair chance. He and I are new in this together and I want to take appropriate time evaluate the effectiivness of all of my new team.

I am going to be a strong leader and not bend to the politicians and the powerbrokers. Ha, Ha

And for all of you folk's at USM....just give me some time.....I don't have much but just give me a litttle space and I can be out of here.

Hope you all have a good season in your downgraded conference.

Please feel free to communicate with me throught appropriate channels.