Quote Originally Posted by JeffHCross View Post
The simple reality is that there should be a lot fewer "hard" commitments in the game, and more (and longer) "soft" commitments.

I think the key is, and this probably works for both you and E, is that it's not like these flips (at least the majority of them) happen in a vacuum. While some coaches (Billema) act like they were blindsided and kids were stolen from them, very rarely is there not some "writing on the wall" that a kid is thinking about leaving.

A situation like Gunner Kiehl's, where he was expected to show up for class and just didn't enroll, should not be replicated in the game. But flips would probably be a good thing ... as long as both parties have a chance and it's not "cheating" or "unstoppable".
I agree Jeff. Most coaches have a good idea. I mean yes there were some on signing day that were "surprises" as I remember seeing FSU super excited one of the guys picked them.