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Originally Posted by irishunclebill  ... Listen, I think it would be great if Brett Nagle were to get an offer, and he would probably accept it on the spot, but the coaching staff has commitments to the 7 guys they already offered, and that commitment does not end until these guys verbal to someone else, or NSD, whichever comes first. ... |
Excuse me, but BS!
ND has made a "No other offers to LBs" Pact with 7 (8) guys?
Since when has an ND offer become a unilateral commitment obligation on ND?
ND is free to extend offers to whomever, whenever. Prospects are free to accept, reject, or ponder til NSD. The 8 LBs offered are in the same boat Mustain was. IF the slots are filled before they're ready they won't get an ND scholarship regardless of an offer. Jevon Kearse can attest to that better than Mustain can.
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Originally Posted by irishunclebill ... It is Brett Nagel’s choice to decide early, his current scholarship offers will remain in place all the way to NSD, so he could conceivably wait until then to see if an ND spot opens up. You can’t blame him for not waiting, and you can’t blame the coaching staff for not offering until they are sure they have an available spot. ... |
Maybe, Maybe not. Those other offers are
NOT guaranteed either. Offers at other schools get rescinded as slots get filled. Urban (and others) dump verbals for better prospects. Keep in mind a number of events triggered Brian Smith's second chance. A couple of high profile recruits said NO late in the game and Minter was axed. ND has more LB offers out already this year. They appear to be in better shape with those offered. There are others eager for an ND offer and they aren't as eager as Nagel to pull the trigger.
Right now ND has 4 or 5 LB slots OPEN. All the slots are available. "If you're looking; we're looking!"