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Sorry, I didn't know that o__l would be censored! I was asking about a verbal commitment!

A verbal commitment can be made at anytime. All this does is stop the recruiting process for the player.
The specifics have already been agreed upon and will be official in Novemeber when the two parties sign. Do not hesitate to ask for the specifics in a letter so there will be no misunderstanding later on.
Many people claim that you should not trust any coach until the day you sign. I disagree, coaches have reputations to uphold. This should be part of your homework, as to the reputation of the coach. I have found more players to change their minds than coaches during this time.

Before my son signed his scholarship papers he got a personal letter from the coaches telling exactly what was what.

Yes he was a member of the 32 man roster
Yes he had to earn the right to start
Yes he had to earn the right to travel on the 25 man squad

But he knew before the papers were signed where he stood

Still cannot believe someone would even think about lying to the coach !!

Is there no trust anymore!

TR,
To get trust you have to give it!

Our letter was more in the way of the monetary commitment and that it was for 4 years and would remain as such unless he became academically ineligible.