Williamson played steady and had a very good rookie season. I think the program is in good shape with better things to come.

We said we wanted to leave this program in good shape. We've done that.

I think it's been a regular season for a rookie, but I really don't know. I'm not satisfied. I think I can do a lot better.

He's by far, I think, the best rookie this season. And he's going to be a great player for a long time.

[The Tigers were supposed to have started their season last Saturday vs. North Texas but the game was postponed because of Hurricane Katrina. This week's game against the Sun Devils was moved to Tempe from Baton Rouge on Monday because of the cleanup effort, and it is unclear whether the September 24 contest vs. Tennessee will take place at the scheduled place and time.] There are considerable logistical issues that either affect the execution of a football game, or detract from providing recovery services in this time of need, ... We have collected as much information as possible and deliberated this issue carefully over the weekend, but the myriad of details and questions that remain unresolved dictate this move.

Jeff and I have always wanted to leave here with the program in great shape.