STARKVILLE, Miss. – Mississippi State senior running back Kylin Hill indicated on Monday he would not continue to play football for the university unless the state flag is changed.
"Either change the flag or I won't be representing this State anymore," Hill tweeted. He also added "I meant that .. I'm tired."
Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach told the Clarion Ledger he supports his Hill in speaking out.
"The biggest thing is that Kylin is entitled to his opinion just like everybody is," Leach said. "If Kylin chooses to express his opinion, I think he should if he wants to.