Hope these guys are being genuine with their silent commits...I remember one time we were supposed to go 5 for 5 and got 2...

I hope Coach O is making it VERY CLEAR to these silent commits that other people are losing out on their scholarships to LSU. So they BETTER be serious about their commitment.

So how does that conversation go? Does Ed tell them we are bringing in a 5* kid at the same position and let them decide to go elsewhere? Surely they don't just say sorry kid you're out

They probably offer a grey shirt and allow* the kid to come here without a scholarship and walk on* to potentially gain a scholarship next year. I’m speculating a bit though.

My guess it that they’re all on social media and find out through those platforms.

Not if it's a silent?

You really think any 17-18 year old can be silent?....my guess anyway

Even if they aren't it doesn't answer the question of what does O say to a kid that has been on board for a year that he no longer has a spot? Who gives a shit what's on social media

We have all seen the kids play us before...I sure as hell hope that isn't the case here

My thoughts are as @tzanghi said, give them a heads up that higher level recruits are signing, that spots are limited, and a grey shirt is available.