No word from Gators, so Atlantic receiver commits to Ohio State

By: Stacy Hicklin (Sun-Sentinel.com) — After a confusing few days, Atlantic’s James Louis said he’s finished with Florida and verbally committed to Ohio State.

Nearly two weeks ago, the wide receiver called the Gators to give them his commitment. The coaching staff asked him not to go public with it, but didn’t leave him with the impression that his scholarship offer was in jeopardy.

A family situation kept Louis from attending Florida’s Friday Night Lights Camp this weekend, which began speculation that Florida did not accept his commitment. Louis became worried when reading those stories and began to call and e-mail Florida coaches. After five days of silence he decided to turn his attention elsewhere.

“It was really frustrating,” Louis said. “I wasn’t just going to sit around and wait for [Florida].”

Louis then informed Ohio State that he had changed his mind and wanted to commit to the Buckeyes. Upon hearing that news, Florida coaches have continued to call and e-mail Louis, but he said “it’s too late for that.”