Damion Square (defensive end, Houston Yates) had a standout Junior year, racking up 91 tackles and 16 sacks. Fran shuffled Square into College Station and he "committed on the spot." Now that is good recruiting. You know who is going to be good and you put yourself in a position to sign'em when the time is right.

There are two problems with a guy having standout Junior year: 1) his commitment is non-binding and 2) he gets the attention of those pesky schools with recent national championships. Now Miami, Alabama, Texas, Arkansas, Florida, and Florida State are all knocking on his door and apparently he needs to do "more research and see some places this summer" so he can make an "informed decision.” As you know/might have guessed, Square decommitted. Don't get too sad, yet. “Texas A&M might be the school.” He likes the 12th Man, the fans, the assistant coaches. I am guessing he does not like the not winning.

Prospects are allowed five official visits, and Square is going to all of them to "out-of-state schools.” He will still visit A&M and Texas, but since he can drive to College Station and Austin, they will be unofficial. Maybe this similar to how I didn't really want to work for Microsoft, but I took an interview so I could get a chance to see Seattle. You can't blame a guy for wanting a free trip to Miami and... um... Fayetteville.