Recruiting, in the best of cases, is somewhat murky in nature. Witness the Darrell Scott and JaMarkus McFarland sagas from recent years as proof. Lots of things stated publicly, and lots of things implied. Those looking for solid facts and published reports are better served looking for the pot of gold at the end of rainbows.
Often times, certain recruits are being given "advice" by a person not associated with the school or family. A "street agent" is the popular term for such an association, so for lack of a better phrase we'll go with that.
Hypothetically, say a "street agent" convinces a player that the current system is unfair and corrupt. Why should high school athletes not be able to sell their service to a highest bidder, asks the street agent. Hypothetically of course.
Hypothetically, what if the street agent has 3 or 4 players from around a state, making it known that there will be a "price to pay" to obtain a signature in early February. Certain schools may look down on that. Certain schools may decide not to play such games.
Now, I have nothing concrete to say about Ahmad Dixon, other than to say Mack Brown doesn't like to "fight" for recruits very often. Most of the time, if he has to really push for a signature, he'll simply go down his list and take the next highest ranked player on his board.
Mack can do that because he's choosing amongst the best 35-40 players in Texas. I believe he didn't feel the need to fight to maintain (or re-establish) Dixon's commitment.
Often times, certain recruits are being given "advice" by a person not associated with the school or family. A "street agent" is the popular term for such an association, so for lack of a better phrase we'll go with that.
Hypothetically, say a "street agent" convinces a player that the current system is unfair and corrupt. Why should high school athletes not be able to sell their service to a highest bidder, asks the street agent. Hypothetically of course.
Hypothetically, what if the street agent has 3 or 4 players from around a state, making it known that there will be a "price to pay" to obtain a signature in early February. Certain schools may look down on that. Certain schools may decide not to play such games.
Now, I have nothing concrete to say about Ahmad Dixon, other than to say Mack Brown doesn't like to "fight" for recruits very often. Most of the time, if he has to really push for a signature, he'll simply go down his list and take the next highest ranked player on his board.
Mack can do that because he's choosing amongst the best 35-40 players in Texas. I believe he didn't feel the need to fight to maintain (or re-establish) Dixon's commitment.
