I agree that if Bethel wasn't ready that he did the right thing. My complaint is with his staff, you only let them set a date if you know that it's done. Unfortunately their past (last year) is hurting their perception. Maybe they just aren't giving sound advice to kids? I mean you have 3 studs all being super flakey. At some point you sit down with the the team,individuals and the parents and explain the proper way to hadle recruiting.
agree man. I have no problem if the kid is not ready. But, it is apparent this BTW kids are getting some bad guidance when virtually every big time kid they've had now (save for Chad Thomas and Treon...as of yet that is) has displayed some sort of flakiness PUBLICLY. If you are not ready, then sit back, stay quiet and keep looking (MT, Bethel, D.Jackson). If you know what you want, dont play games and jump on that offer (Kirkland) I dont really blame the kids because they are just that - kids. It is up to parents and coaches to guide them and help them handle things the right way. Bethel should not be publicly telling people that he is "going to commit just to save a spot, but I'm still open to everybody and will take all of my visits." Maybe the UM coaches saw that quote and told him keep looking because we dont want you to just save a spot and look for something better. When you decide that you want to be here, that's when you commit