)-- You can commit to both a D1 and a JUCO, but the Letter of Intent is a binding agreement. Many prospects keep the JUCO in mind in case they are drafted. If the professional contract does not materialize, for whatever reason, they can attend the junior college to 1) improve their offer, or 2) improve their draftability -- since a JUCO athlete is eligible for the draft after both years there.
Once the NLOI is signed, your son would be bound to that school for one year, unless a release occurs. The DMN article discusses releases initated by the school. In other instances, the program changes course a bit and some athletes are encouraged to "seek" a release -- with the understanding that their opportunities might be greater elsewhere.
Concerning his offer ---- ummmm ---- they don't get much better than that particular school and that particular amount. I'm happy for him -- a great kid -- and a good friend to my pup.
Go Panthers!
-PD