Ahmad Dixon - possible return to Texas?

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I just read on one of the Sooner sites this morning that there was a rumor that Dixon may be interested in recommitting to Texas, but he may have burned that bridge. Is there any truth to this rumor? If so, what bridge was burnt and why would it be irreparable?
 
It wasn't a Sooner recruiting site, but the comment was made in a forum thread such as this. I think it may have been from the OU Insiders forum, but I'm not sure because there are a few others that I frequent just to see what they're talking about. That's why I didn't place a link. I just wanted to know if there was any validity to the comment.
 
From reading around the internets and such, Muschamp and the staff made it clear that if he decommitted, then it woudl be over, and that was that. I don't think the coaches are going to put up with this kind of stuff.

Just what I've pieced together and have heard.
 
I have to trust the coaches' opinions on this, but I hope it's more than just the fact that he decommitted for some time only to reevaluate now where he really thinks he belongs. I mean, man, this could be a life changing moment for a high school kid. That's a lot of pressure to put on a kid if he has done nothing more than reevaluated things and changed his mind. If that is the only thing that this young man has done, I don't agree with this stance by the coaches. This would mean that they're willing to let one of the top 10 rated players in all of the nation go elsewhere because he just had a simple change of heart and decided to stay to play in his hometown area.

Why even commit early if this is going to be the case? I guess the same would happen with Jeffcoat, Seastrunk, or White. This just seems like a risky way to recruit. I know that, most always, things have seemed to work out in Texas' favor in regards to how the recruits turn out.

I just think that this may be a different type of situation though. I haven't heard anything about Dixon badmouthing Texas, recruiting current and potential Texas commits elsewhere, stringing the coaches along, etc. Maybe I'm wrong and that just hasn't been reported. If any of these things has indeed occurred, then I stand by with the Texas staff's decision not to continue to recruit him. There just has to be more behind this recruitment story.
 
Was Ahmad in part of one of those "we've offered 3 and we'll take the first 2 to commit" type deals? That would seem to put a lot of pressure on a kid.
 
Tough call... I would respect the coaches decision to not allow a de-commitment to recommit and be accepted with open arms. I think that the pressure of the recruiting process is a tough one and does put a great deal of stress on a kid. All the attention and constantly hearing what he wants to hear from other programs as to whey they are the right program just adds to the confusion. You can't let 1 commit change the rules set in place no matter how big a stud he is. Who is to say if he were to recommit that he doesn't change his mind again. You want kids who want to be here, not those that think they want to be here.
 
I want kids that are among the top recruits in the nation, not just ones that decide to commit early. What they decide in February is what counts as far as I'm concerned.
 
I have no idea what the reasoning behind the policy is, but it makes perfect sense to me if it is because a refusal to commit is no big deal. We just didn't see it as a perfect fit. No problem, no hard feelings. A decommitment is more like breaking an engagement or even a divorce and had negative connotations in my mind. Even worse to leave someone at the altar for another.
 
Let's see, would we rather have a kid string us along (see a former ex-LSU QB) by saying he was committed the entire time to us only to have him ditch us at the last possible moment, or would we rather have a kid that was honest and just had a change of heart in the beginning (HS senior season hasn't even begun yet) of the process only to have him want to possibly change his mind to return to where he first committed?

As I said before, I have to trust the coaches on this. I just may not agree with this stance though if nothing wrong was done on the young man's part.
 
I guess some that say "once a decommitter, always a decommitter" have probably never been in the situation whereas they may have left one job for another only to return later when realizing that the first job was the better for that individual.

Those individuals will probably say that this is totally different. While that may be true, I feel that this decision can be every bit as important for these young men. We're talking about the quality of education that they will receive, as well as the possibility of a continuing football career in the NFL whereas they may be paid hundreds of thousands of dollars per year, if not millions. That's how serious of a decision this is. To those individuals that feel as I described earlier, do you think that decision should be taken lightly?
 
What is the real difference, if any, between a prospect who commits to Texas after "reneging" on a prior commitment to another school, and a prospect to de-commits from Texas, commits to another school, and then wants to re-commit to Texas?

I understand the difference in degree (one de-commitment as opposed to two), but is it enough for the coaches to turn away Ahmad Dixon, a player who by most accounts is the top DB in the state and a pretty good kid?

Either way, I trust the coaches' decision in this one (assuming there is any truth to the rumor that Dixon may want to switch back to Texas).
 
IF Dixon wants to change his commitment back to the good guys, and IF he contacts Mack and/or Muschamp to let them know he's serious about a recommitment, and considers it his final decision, I think Mack would take him back.

It's easy to sometimes let emotions enter into otherwise rational decisions. It's normal to be influenced by friendships, and flattering if you're a teenager to have major college football coaches paying attention to you. Briles is a good coach, and has Baylor on the rise.

My take isn't based solely on talent, although Dixon is easily in the class of the two or three best high school defensive backs of the last few years. I'd say the same thing if he was the 25th player being recruited, instead of one of the top two or three.

He should get the chance to at least talk to us, and have the coaches keep an open mind, if he genuinely is interested in casting his lot with the Horns again.
 
I heard an interview or a discussion I think it was on ESPNU when they aired their top 150 recruiting special and they had talked with Dixon about his decommittment from Texas and he had said a lot of things were going on at the time including his little brother being sick and wishing to stay close to him so he could be there for his little brother. His family lives in Waco I guess and this way he could see his kid brother all the time. I have not heard any other mention of a sick brother but just what I remember hearing the host talking about. Take it as you will.
 
I say take him back, even I have changed my mind once or twice before in life.
I live in Waco and the pressure was probably heavy on him with the closet baptists in Woodway.
 
Here's my take: depends on how he went about his decommittment.

If he did it like a stand up guy (called the coaches, told them, and explained why) then take him back. If he didn't, don't.
 
How often do programs take back talented layers who got busted for drugs, DWI, attacks on other people (or women) to name a few? A decommit from a high schooler should not be viewed in any kind of negative light unless as forementioned it is handled in the fassion of a certain LSU QB. If he were to want to recommit I would hope he would get his chance. If he stays with Baylor good luck to him b/c we will be fine.
 
I always had the impression that Mack tries to make the point that "a man is only as good as his word" when it comes to recruiting. Don't commit to UT unless you are going to honor your commitment. Which is why he doesn't put up with commited players visiting other schools, etc. If you aren't ready to give your word, then don't do it.

I'd love to see UT sign Dixon, but if Mack doesn't give him that opportunity, it seems consistent with that philosophy, and not anything personal against the player.
 
"a man is only as good as his word" when it comes to recruiting. _________________ Couldn't that also apply to ones word about staying out of trouble, drinking, ect... Has the staff ever given a second chance with that? I say judge the character of the kid, not the act. If they believe he is a young man of character and ethics, then Who among us hasn't had a decision we wouldn't like to change if possible.
 
Given the reported circumstances of Dixon's decommitment, it's very unlikely that the UT coaches are still interested.
 
There is a "trainers and football recruiting" thread on this board where I posted a link. At the top of that link is a linked backgrounder written by CTJ in which you'll find Ahmad Dixon and others mentioned by name. If you'll go poke around other prominent Texas football recruiting message boards and blogs, you'll find even more details.
 
If the kid wants to re-commit, take him, Geez. It's different if it's 2 weeks before signing day. People have a change of heart. Here's hoping he comes to the good guys.
 
Since he's a 16-17 yr. old kid, I would make him prove he wants to be a Longhorn and then TAKE him back! That's a no Brainer!
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