Which seems like an odd way to handle it. He tried to characterize it as reassuring them...but

"I know there have been some rumours that I'm leaving for Auburn, and I just want to tell you those are false. As of this moment. I mean, I'd like to and wish it was true. If they reach out to me, I'd jump at the chance, but they haven't reached out yet. Fingers crossed that changes, but we'll see. Anyway, like I said, no concrete, solidified plans as of right now to ditch you all, still waiting on the chance to do so"