Visit our new Front Page Store . New Sign up for MyNews Receive headline news, full articles and breaking news via the Web or wireless device. Tuesday, when many expected Pierce to switch his commitment from TCU to Arkansas, Pierce said he would stick with the Horned Frogs. On Wednesday, he made an oral commitment to Arkansas.
Oral commitments are non-binding.
The first day a recruit can sign a national letter of intent is next Wednesday. Pierce said the decision was particularly difficult because of the pressure from local fans to stay close. But I felt it was best for me to go to Arkansas. The coaching staff was a big part. I don't think any coach in the country is better than Houston Nutt.