When recruits flip they often say "after discussing this with my family" as an excuse. Don't these kids families ever tell them they need to honor their commitments.
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When recruits flip they often say "after discussing this with my family" as an excuse. Don't these kids families ever tell them they need to honor their commitments.
No I would not force the marriage but I would not say ok son, u have the right to change your mind baby.If you had a kid who was engaged but decided they didn't want to get married would you force them to "stick with their commitment"? Its a big decision and you are allowed to change your mind until pen meets paper.
But the kid exited stage right.There is nothing they will say that will make it easier. Save everyone the time and effort and just say, "I switched to FSU, sorry South Carolina {mic drop....exit left}".
Then tell the coaches they can't ever leave a stepping stone job to a job at a bigger school so they can honor their committements too. It works both ways. The bottom line nothing is etched in stone until signing day. We have guys the decommit late in the process too.When recruits flip they often say "after discussing this with my family" as an excuse. Don't these kids families ever tell them they need to honor their commitments.
I hate losing kids, but we don't want someone that isn't fully invested. You also have to understand that it's a big decision for a high school kid. How many kids in High School found their love of their life? Only to find out how far from the truth it was....When recruits flip they often say "after discussing this with my family" as an excuse. Don't these kids families ever tell them they need to honor their commitments.
I totally understand why these flips leave a bitter taste in the mouths of fans. If you were really committed, you wouldn't keep taking visits and considering other schools. That said, no one will have a problem with it when recruits who were committed elsewhere flip to USC, which also happens just about every year. Naturally, those flips are celebrated while the ones that USC loses are criticized. But, it goes both ways.When recruits flip they often say "after discussing this with my family" as an excuse. Don't these kids families ever tell them they need to honor their commitments.
The term commitment is being misused these days. If an athlete has committed to a school, then there's no need to visit other schools. If you're not ready to commit, simply state that "USC is my current favorite, but I'm still looking around."A commitment is just a "promise ring" that says "I like you" but am still free to look around.
Signing a LOI is the contract.
There is a lot of pressure on these kids....but ultimately it is their decision that may affect the rest of their lives.
What you really also should think about re "fairness", is that a program that accepts a verbal commitment is not bound to actually follow through. Although it does not happen that often, some programs certainly have "backed off" recruits who had previously committed.
A commitment is really someone saying.."I like your program" and the program saying.."well we like you too."
From the NCAA:
This phrase is used to describe a college-bound student-athlete's commitment to a school before he or she signs (or is able to sign) a National Letter of Intent. A college-bound student-athlete can announce a verbal commitment at any time. While verbal commitments have become very popular for both college-bound student-athletes and coaches, this "commitment" is NOT binding on either the college-bound student-athlete or the college or university. Only the signing of the National Letter of Intent accompanied by a financial aid agreement is binding on both parties.
I can accept a flip if it comes earlier in the process, but doing it 2 weeks before signing day really hurts a program. It's hard to fill the void that late.When recruits flip they often say "after discussing this with my family" as an excuse. Don't these kids families ever tell them they need to honor their commitments.
They need an early signing period. That gives a recruit the opportunity to tangibly commit.
That or free shoes. But don't be stressed. I see a lot of what Dabo in Muschamp this time around. I imagine the 2019 recruiting class for y'all will be the best in program history. That's the turning point."After talking with my family" just means that another school's boosters have promised momma a new house and car.
THISI can accept a flip if it comes earlier in the process, but doing it 2 weeks before signing day really hurts a program. It's hard to fill the void that late.
Ban this poster! Common sense is not allowed within this discussion forum.Kids are like coaches, they commit to something until a better offer comes along. Coaches jump ship when a better opportunity comes so why would anyone hold it against a teenager for going with what they perceive as a better situation for themselves. Alabama, Ohio State, LSU, FSU, Michigan, etc are tough to go against in recruiting battles head to head with their tradition and success unless the kid grew up a fan or is in state or some other connection. Going to lose the recruiting battle with those schools 9 out of 10 times. To get to that point often times you have to go and get the 3 star that develops and overachieves to get some success to really start getting the 4 and 5 star guys.
When recruits flip they often say "after discussing this with my family" as an excuse. Don't these kids families ever tell them they need to honor their commitments.
On a personal level, I totally agree with this. It really puts certain programs out to dry, late in the game. It's do or die, at this point. But college football is big business. It's cutthroat, unfair and most of the time the rich get richer.I can accept a flip if it comes earlier in the process, but doing it 2 weeks before signing day really hurts a program. It's hard to fill the void that late.
No different than marriage. I bet there are some divorcees (by their own doing) on the board that are suggesting these young men honor their commitment. Hypocritical.Kids are like coaches, they commit to something until a better offer comes along. Coaches jump ship when a better opportunity comes so why would anyone hold it against a teenager for going with what they perceive as a better situation for themselves. Alabama, Ohio State, LSU, FSU, Michigan, etc are tough to go against in recruiting battles head to head with their tradition and success unless the kid grew up a fan or is in state or some other connection. Going to lose the recruiting battle with those schools 9 out of 10 times. To get to that point often times you have to go and get the 3 star that develops and overachieves to get some success to really start getting the 4 and 5 star guys.
I would caution him against committing. State that Hattiesburg is my current favorite, but I'm still open.It sucks that he left us high and dry, but let's play devils advocate with your child. Would if your son committed to So. Miss and was happy to have that offer. But he blew up in shrine bowl week and bigger names came calling that had not been there before. Such as FSU, Bama, or Florida. Would you not let him go to the bigger school or better football school? I certainly would. FSU is just better right now. We will get there but we need to win consistently in the very near future.
When recruits flip they often say "after discussing this with my family" as an excuse. Don't these kids families ever tell them they need to honor their commitments.
I was always taught a man is only as good as his word. If someone committs, they should shut down recruiting and some do but then you have those that love attention.When recruits flip they often say "after discussing this with my family" as an excuse. Don't these kids families ever tell them they need to honor their commitments.