Both committed to the Tide, but realize schools won't leave them alone until they're 'Bama property. I was real surprised. I thought after I committed it would be easier. But it feels like it's worse. Mississippi State isn't breaking any NCAA rules by pursuing Austin.
Coaches know that players change their minds all the way up to signing day.
But the Bulldogs open themselves up to the same treatment for one of their recruits. Alabama was with me the whole time before my name was out there. The same thing is happening with Gerald. They haven't talked, but the former summer-league teammates on Alabama Ice have heard about the ongoing pursuit. I haven't signed my name in ink.