The Houston track and field coaching staff might've had some sway on him. Carl Lewis and Kerron Clement ( 2 X Olympic gold medals, 1 silver, plus multiple world championship golds) are on staff. ND's coaches are fine, but nowhere near that pedigree. If I were serious about track, and had the talent to excel at it while staying close to home, I'd probably take that choice as well.Looks like he just decided he wanted to stay closer to home.