Jerrance Howard: Move to SMU 'best for everybody'

"It was difficult," Howard said of leaving Illinois. "I thought it was the right thing for Coach Groce to move in a different direction. I think it was the best decision for everybody. Change is hard. Sometimes with change, the best thing is to start from scratch.

"I didn't want the players to use me as a crutch. If they didn't like something, I didn't want them coming to me complaining every time. I think it was best for everybody."

Scott Powers