LOOK: Arkansas staff member’s attempt to get Texas A&M commit to decommit fails
By Paul Harvey
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A Razorbacks staff member tried to get a decommitment from an A&M recruit ahead of Saturday’s matchup, but the exchange did not go as planned.
It appears the unnamed Texas A&M commit had inquired with Arkansas’ staff about attending the game in Arlington. Daniel Bush, Arkansas’ Football Director of Personnel, replied and said it would take a decommitment tweet from the player in order to be put on the list. The A&M commit turned down the offer.
While it is an awkward look for the Razorbacks, there are a couple of details to consider. Arkansas does have a policy in place that prohibits any player who has committed to Arkansas from making an official visit to another school without Arkansas’ approval. The Razorbacks will traditionally ask a commit to decommit from Arkansas if the recruit wishes to visit other schools.
Saturday is a neutral-site game being played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, but Arkansas is the designated home team for this season’s matchup. This means that A&M, as the designated visiting team, is not allowed to host recruits at the game.
Here are screenshots of the exchange that were shared on Twitter:
What is the criteria to earn the title @DanielBushUA has with Arkansas? Who would ever talk to a recruit like this? pic.twitter.com/A29AdRKn5f
— Taylor Hamm (@_TaylorHamm) September 21, 2017
This was sent by an SEC director of recruiting to an A&M commit today. The future Aggie isn’t hearing it. Remains solid. pic.twitter.com/0ByGLsHIPm
— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) September 21, 2017
Kickoff Saturday is set for 12 pm EST on ESPN.
Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football.
