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Kids shouldn't be allowed to commit until August 1st. It cuts a lot of the bullshit out. You have Alabama & LSU offering fucking 1st graders out there. It's to the point that it's beyond ridiculous and petty. I can't really ever get excited when a kid commits this early because I know for a fact it's never over. Programs will continue to hound your recruits until NSD. I'm fine with that aspect; we do the exact same thing. The twitter/facebook universe has created an unparalleled entitlement with kids these days. Not saying they're bad or terrible kids; this exposure seems to be overwhelming some of them. You have the NCAA allowing 24/7/365 contact which is beyond ridiculous.

Cam Burrows & Jalin Marshall are 2 recruits that set the highest standard on how to act. They committed and you NEVER heard a peep out of them period. They went on their way and about their business. If Jones wants to look around he should understand that Ohio State will not wait around for him. Either you're committed or you're not. It's your choice.

Like it or not the new game in town is to secure a scholarship from somewhere you think will be a good place for you. Then you start looking around and seeing if something better comes along. At age 18 there are a multitude of factors which could sway your original decision. What the kids don't realize is that when they play these games it goes both ways. That coach you jerked around for 2 years, who told you that he needs you to be ready to start day 1, is now in your face and questioning why you're even there. Just ask Se'gone Pittman.