re: Still think Braxton goes somewhere else?

"It's a privilege and honor to be part of this National Championship in 2014, and I hope to be here another year to do it again."

ETA: you don't expect him to say this, do you?

It's a celebration. You seriously can't expect him to detract from the ceremony and say something that stirs up a frenzy.

You may be right that he stays, but I'd hardly call this solid evidence.