XT might be smarter than we know. Perhaps he is aware of the halo that surrounds the Clemson football program with respect to paying players. I personally have no doubt that Clemson has lost the institutional control of its fanbase. Heck, some Clemson players make a hefty sum after each game just on handshakes alone. At some point, the NCAA could investigate this. I do not know how the NCAA works, but I am aware that USC is aware of what is going on. I must draw the same conclusion with the NCAA Infractions Committee. Anyhow, if he continues with his Clemson commitment, he might realize that he could be the tipping point that could lead to an investigation. Then, as a player, should sanctions materialize, he would have potentially squandered his years with a team that he might not have chosen in the first place.