Eleven Warriors

With the way decommits happened and worked out with LB's last class I'm kinda thinking positive. We could end up with better players in the end. I really like the LB's we got

For his sake I hope he does not commit anywhere else until he is 100%. 

Gotta expect stuff like this from young kids caught ip in the excitement of realizing a dream. Also, people are going to be gunning for any Ohio kid just for the potential to best Urban.

I appreciate him getting out early. If his hearts not in it, make room for someone who wants it 100%.

Best wishes and I look forward to owning the school of your choice for the next decade. Go Bucks.

Big deal? Nope. Is it an annoyance? Absolutely. Has there ever been a softer commitment? Kid said he was ending the recruiting process I believe.

At least Damon Webb still has the flag planted. Recruiting Mike Weber

The kid has probably been getting all kinds of shizz from the people in his hometown. After all, he lives in tsun.

good to see we made his top three

The way it goes.  Fun while it lasted.  Makes me appreciate the Joey Bosas and Cam Burrows and Jalin Marshalls even more.

Dante Sawyer and Dante Booker are 2 reasons why all is not lost for WDE

Urban turns decommits into 5 star commits. I'm not worried.

I understand that kids change their mind, and this is a huge choice for them, but why not commit until you are 100% sure? Best of luck to the kid, and I hope he becomes a Buckeye, but the rate at which decommittments occur in college athletics during recruiting cycles is pathetic. 

I don't have a problem with the kid wanting to take more time to explore his options. It wouldn't shock me if he picked either of the michigan schools. On the flip side committing to tOSU early is a good choice because I think the '14 class is going to fill up quick. It's gonna suck if he's on the outside looking in when he does decide. Oh well, good luck to him.

I care, but not all that much.

The only thing I find funny is that M*chigan fans are celebrating this after just saying it wasn't a big deal.

Urban Meyer and company thought enough of him to offer a scholarship regardless of his position (or lack of) on a top 250 list.

Hopefully his recruitment doesn't turn into Anzalone round 2

Alex Anzalone all over? really hope Webb sticks, he is the one from that state up north that i really want to have in the 2014 class

why aren't these kids parents telling them not to even create the drama by commiting when you aren't 100 percent.  makes no sense to me where these kids parents are, they shouldnt be making the dicision but they should tell them to make whatever decision the right way

I've had colds that lasted longer than that commitment. Oh well, good luck elsewhere

batter up------harris/mcdowell

Just so we're clear. Marshall basically says that Ohio State is leading. I mean, who last Saturday would not have been happy with that?

I still think he ends up a Buckeye later this spring - which doesn't make it any less of a coup than it was this past Sunday.

Limited numbers. Many guys wanting in. We all know how it works. One goes out the door, a better one comes in. Whether or not they will own it or not the ttun fans were saying he was someone they would take but weren't that high on, of course. But that would be taking the high road for them. Impossible.

This is actually funny that it happened this quickly. Like JaxBuckeye above, didn't even know who the kid was and he committed and left that quickly. Way too far to go to even be concerned. If he wants to be here he will re-up, if not, the next one comes in. He's a kid in todays media hyped world.

Kid needs to have a phone conversation with Vonn Bell's father.

I think the following quote from Marshall concerning his commitment gives some insight into what may have caused his decommitment.

The coaches did not expect that. My family wasn't expecting it either. I surprised everyone in the room.

This statement implies an impulsive decision without the input or counsel from his parents.  You know, like what most teenagers do.  My guess is that post commitment, he and his parents sat down and discussed it more thoroughly.  It was probably decided that if there was a little bit of doubt, it would be better to make a decommitment sooner rather than later.  Some quick trips to MSU and Michigan were arranged to help make this decision, and a decommitment was made.

Some people might point to the following quote from that same comment to disagree with the above statement

My family was on board with the decision.

As a parent, my guess is that statement probably really was along the lines, "we will support your decision no matter what, but are you sure you don't want to look at other opportunities?" 

As far as the contingent that is worried about teaching kids to "keep their word."  While that is a good concept, as a parent, my first concern always is "what is best for my kid", and then in this instance it would be followed by "always be honest", and then "never be afraid to admit your mistakes."  Because if you follow this path with someone that you have given your word, then you will be showing them respect.

This is my interpretation of what happened with this commitment, but of course it is all conjecture.  What can be said with certainty, is that this does in fact prove Urban is spot on, when saying an early commitment just means you are in a kids top three.  Marshall's honesty and ability to admit his mistake just lets the rest of us in on what Urban already knew.

This is why I don't get too excited over these early commits. You know it's going to happen. If this was January, 2014, I might be a little peeved.

These kids change their minds like..., well, teenagers.

Frankly I was a bit concerned about the way he committed. He said it like it was just that easy when we all know its not. For him to sit there with everyone and just say "I want to be a buckeye" like that is all it takes, just didn't buy it really.

Good player that I would love to have on the team but didn't seem like the kind of commitment that was going to stick. Hopefully he will end up a buckeye but if not, still long way to go and as we have seen so far, lots of options that Urban will go after.

Not to mention the Dline has no immediate concerns. I think it will survive this decommit!

I really don't see the hypocrisy in being happy Marshall committed and not being too concerned that he decommitted. It is early in the process. Marshall might come back on board and there is plenty of time to replace him with equal talent if necessary.

I sorta respect him for doing this early. HE got swept up a little bit. Better for him to let the staff know and look around than to doubt and look around last second.

From what I read, don't think anyone on here is losing sleep over this, though I imagine the Mi-shit-gan fans are painting that picture.  As someone stated, we lost Anzalone only to get likely better recruits.  No worries.  Really it's about this kid.  By that I mean, he is the one that had a seat on the bus.  Might not be there come 2014.  That risk is on him.

Well... Marshall  should pick the right school for him and if doesn't think that it's Ohio State, so be it. Best of luck to him whereever he ends up. Kudos for him doing it this early since it's so early in the process so we don't cut ties with other kids because the staff is expecting him to be a Buckeye.

We'll replace him with someone just as good if not better.

Give the kid a chance to determine what's best for him. Remember when we were 17 ?

But but but what about a Gentleman's Agreement!

It's February 2013.  Signing day is February 2014.  If this happened in January 2014 then I'd be worried.  I didn't even know who he was before he committed.  He's now decommitted four days later? I'm not really concerned all that much.

People crack me up!  The decommitment wasn't surprising because it came so early???? IT WAS 3 DAYS!  I'm not slamming the kid, just saying a 3 day commitment, even for someone 17 years old is hilarious.  Even at 17, I think I probably give it a little bit of time before decommitting just so I don't look foolish and wishy washy.  I'm not saying that's how the kid is, just that, when you commit someplace on Sunday then take it away Wednesday simply because you visit another school it doesn't look good. 

I don't care where here ends up, if it's here or otherwise.  I wish him the best.  You don't have to be PC about it and say c'mon he's 17 cut him slack.  When I was 17.......  The situation is funny, and people should be able to say so without being ridiculed too much about it. 

Not surprised and most definitely not upset.  He's a young kid who made a rushed decision.  He didn't he's not considering Ohio State all together.  In fact, they're still his #1 choice.  I would rather him have decommited now and checked out some other things and then  re-commit later after he was a little more aware of what else was out there.  Even if he doesn't recommit, there are plenty of DL available for Urban to nab. 

If you love something, set it free. If it doesn't come back, stalk it on twitter.

Marshall visited msu last weekend and is going to the MSU/IU game tonight. Last week, he went to the ttun/msu game in east lansing as well. Long way to go with this one, but him spending so much time in East Lansing has me nervous.