Rex Marks the Spot

It has been published over the last several weeks in various newspapers and Internet sites that Marathon, Florida, lineman, Rex Hill (6-3, 295, 5.0) had decided where he would spend his college years. After taking his last official visit this weekend, Hill has decided to make it official.

"I did it," he commented with a laugh, after hinting he would commit over the last several weeks. "I committed to Mississippi State.

"Everybody else, they talk about the game, but (new DL coach) Coach (John)Blake, he’s into the game. He brings more options to the table. He’s been at that pro level, and he’s got three national championships and two super Bowl rings, and he’s got a lot of clout.

"Once I get into the college level, and once I get through the college level, I know I have somebody with that background that can get me to that next level, if I want to go there. This was the first time that I went on a visit that I actually felt like the coaches could help me out in the long run with anything.

"They give you a dream, just telling you what you can do. They just give you a dream that Coach Blake can help make come true.

"Really all of the schools I went to were the same, but it was just how the coaching environment is." He plans to be on campus in June, and hopes to be an instant contributor. He chose the Bulldogs over offers from Florida State, Maryland, and Ole Miss.

Hill is rated the 57th best offensive guard in the country by Rivals100.com which shows his versatility. He will play defensive tackle in the SEC.