back with a "fairly certain". I asked in an attempt to clarify the difference between an "ultimatum" and "we are running out of spots". Big difference. I'd still be interested in seeing the article where LM Jr. was quoted as saying that.

Something like that, but not quite the same.

The coaches did their due diligence in narrowing down the field of potential offerees.  They vetted the interest of the three prospects, and decidedly offered the one that was the most willing to commit early and solidly.

I don't think Speight's hand was forced in any way.  The implication that Urban Meyer may tell some kids that their early offer may have a rapid expiration date (again, implication that I'm picking up from other posters on here) is not mutually beneficial to both school and recruit and is a very one-sided proposition.  Locking up the most important position on the offense by saying "you're one of the guys we want, and if you want us the job's yours" is simply good matchmaking and not a threat in the slightest.