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1)Is the commitment binding by the school?
Not binding for either the school or the player. Each is depending on the other's word.
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2) Could they, will they recruit other kids for similar roles?
Sure. Your next question gives one of the reasons. A good team thrives on internal competition.
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3) What if there is an injury between now and freshman year? There is a long time between now an 2011.
Depends on a lot of factors, including severity of injury, probability of full recovery, and the nature of the coaching staff.
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4) I assume we stop all the showcase and recruiting stuff, since we have a commitment. Right, we are committed..
Well, I sure wouldn't pass up an invitation to the PG National, or the AFLAC game, or to the Tournament of Stars, etc. These events are fun, prestigious, and offer exposure that might come into play for the draft. And your next question provides another reason to continue to get exposure from a variety of events.
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5) What if staff changes at the school, does the commitment persist?
Of course not. If the staff changes, even already enrolled and contributing players may get cut. There is no reason to expect loyalty from the new staff. Nor any reason to expect them to have the same evaluation of the player.
