I want to thank Coach Stockstill for what he did do for MT. I know some may scoff because of the contract but a) he did what all of us would do in getting the best deal we could; and b) there is no question he gave his heart to this program.
That said, I tried hard to refrain from using the F work with respect to Stockstill even though it was clear the direction of the program was not going to change if he stayed longer. I spoke in other ways, but I (and I think many of us) would be remiss to show some gratitude for what he did. Therefore, I would like to say thank you to Coach Stock for giving his all - his heart and soul - to MT. I thank him for pulling us out of the APR graveyard McCollum left us in. I thank him for getting us to our first bowl as a I-A program, our first bowl win as a I-A program which remains one of the funnest trips I've taken.
Most of all I thank you Coach for being a Incredible representative for us degree holders and instilling the same in the players you brought to the school. Best wishes in the next chapter!