MSU Grants Brooks Full Release From NLI

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Although the Collegiate Commissioner's Association, which provides governance oversight of the National Letter of Intent program, denied Garrison Brooks' appeal to be released from his NLI, Mississippi State coach Ben Howland spoke with the four-star standout from Auburn, Ala., on Tuesday and decided to grant his release.

"I first met Garrison not long after taking the job here at Mississippi State, and I was so excited when he originally committed to playing here. Mississippi State is where his dad (George) played and now works, and I knew this would be special for him. This entire situation is very unfortunate for the young man, but I don't want to put him in a situation that causes further family hardship."

"I want to do what's best for Garrison Brooks. I'm in support of him being happy and successful. I've enjoyed getting to know him the past several years, and I want to wish him the best moving forward."

Mississippi State will have no further comment regarding this situation.

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MSU Grants Brooks Full Release From NLI

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