I think that it was a Major, MAJOR plus that he was able to watch practice, he got the chance to watch all of the playmakers that he'll be surrounded by if he decides to choose Auburn. If he comes to Auburn he'll definitely get a shot at the starting QB spot and he'll be surrounded by playmakers. If he goes to MSU he'll, more than likely, be the starting QB right off the bat but he will not be surrounded by playmakers, like he would be at Auburn. I'm not saying that MSU doesn't have some playmakers on Offense, I'm saying that they don't have them at most of the key positions for the QB to be able to shine. The only reason why he was a, somewhat, heavy lean towards MSU was because of his former QB Coach/Co-OC at Florida and now HC at MSU, Coach Mullens...that's it.
As for him saying, "They're making it hard on him" talking about his parents...I'm guessing he's saying that they've wanted him to make the decision for a while now and that he wished that they would've been able to Auburn with him. If he does, infact, commit and sign on Christmas Day, then I too say he's going to be in Orange and Blue next year.