L. Marshall decommits from OHIO

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Lawrence Marshall: "I have decommitted from Ohio State"

 

MilkSteak

February 13th, 2013 at 10:40 PM ^

This is purely conjecture, but I see a committment based on pressure from OSU as the only explanation for the timing of this. Maybe a "commit now or we won't hold a spot for you" kind of deal where Marshall decided he better lock that spot down just in case he wanted it and visit other schools to make sure. You'd have to think Meyer would include a no visiting other schools clause but maybe even he knew it was too early in the process for that. 

WolvinLA2

February 13th, 2013 at 11:53 PM ^

Yeah - almost every coach has told recruits that there are a limited number of spots and if x number of guys commit before you do, we won't be able to offer you a scholarship anymore.  And that's certainly not sleazy. 

It's very possible Meyer told Marshall that they were pursuing him along with other DEs, and he wanted to get them locked up ASAP.  Knowing that a spot in OSU's class is highly sought after, he took his spot without thinking whether or not it was actually in his best interest. 

This is not sleazy on Meyer's part, and this happens at every school.

West German Judge

February 14th, 2013 at 12:32 AM ^

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.

StoneRoses

February 13th, 2013 at 10:33 PM ^

Just plain strange. Is this what recruiting is coming to. If you were going to decommit so quickly... WHY DID YOU COMMIT IN THE FIRST PLACE?

Although... This couldn't have happened to a classier program /s

Let's hope he picks the guys in Maize and Blue and keeps that commitment.

StoneRoses

February 13th, 2013 at 10:37 PM ^

I understand that, but it's not like this is the most important decision he will make in his life up to this point.

If you were still undecided... why decide in the first place.

Just strange.

BILG

February 13th, 2013 at 10:44 PM ^

scumbag disengenous coach pressuring him to commit or else.  He then met the Michigan coaching staff and realized that while big time college football may indeed be a business, not every head coach runs his football program like a used car salesman.