actually, Newman to Miss St does make at least a little sense. He IS from Mississippi; the coach at MSU (Ben Howland) has at least been to a FF or three. Besides, there is the fact that Miss St will at least be on SEC network - televised nationally a few times. Plus Newland wont have to fight much for recognition among other players.
Brown to Cal though - that still mystifies me.
BKO you have it down, I feel the same way. I hope you don't mind asking but how is your husband doing? I hope much better!