Jamie Mitchell Quotations

We're having open tryouts for backup quarterback and punter today (Monday). Those two guys do so many things for us that it's really tough to lose them, even for a few weeks.

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.

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.

People have said nasty things about us because of those scores. Then they find out those kids don't play anymore once the game is in control. They're playing less than half the game.

They are proving the technology works, but it's expensive and it voids the warranty.

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.

It's very difficult to schedule anytime you're a 5A school, especially when people know you have a solid team. At the time, we thought it was going to be a solid schedule, not overpowering.

The vast majority of cars would be charged at night, when there's currently unused (power plant) capacity.

It's really positive and our players are enjoying that attention.

I'm able to still see that we're making progress. We're close to where we hoped to be. There are still things we need to do better like rushing the football, but we'll get there.

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.