I actually did not have a preference for a specific coach. I wanted Chris Petersen, but I knew he probably wouldn't come. Aside from him, I didn't know enough about the other guys we were considering.
When Sumlin was hired, I wasn't upset, I just thought, ok, let's see what this guy can do. Once I watched his press conference, saw him at SEC media days, watched interviews, and saw our recruiting begin to improve, I was completely on board.
I remember I told my dad before the Florida game that he needed to start donating and supporting the football program, because thing were about to change big time. He said "yeah sure, we've all been saying that for 30 years." Now he can't believe how right I was and tells me all the time.
So I won't claim that Sumlin was my first choice, but I definitely climbed on board before we ever played a game in the SEC, so I will take credit for that.