The Providence program is successful because of good coaches, a good administration, great parents and kids who are dedicated to athletics. Any new job comes with a great deal of anxiety, and there are things I am not familiar with or aware of. But I will be surrounded by great people on all fronts, and they will help lead the way.

Mark will be a great leader for our football team. He will take the program and keep the success going.

I'm thrilled. I'm very, very happy right now.

He is a bulldog. You can't take the ball out of his hands.