HATTIESBURG — Will Hall is over two hours into his work day when he trots down the steps toward the ground floor of the Duff Athletic Center and finds his post near the entrance of the Southern Miss weight room at 8:30 a.m.
As his players arrive, Hall is enthusiastically dishing out high-fives and friendly slaps on the back. One Golden Eagle struggling to get his shirt on receives a pat on the stomach and a few playful chirps. Hall's mission as he greets the first of three workout groups on the day is simple but, in his view, vital: Touch everyone.