When guys sign NLI, that means something. When they announce a commitment, it has never and will never mean anything. The only thing that's really changed with that is the transfer rules have softened. These are not the same animal at all.
Transfers are always verbal until they enroll in classes. That's why some express trepidation in counting on someone who isn't going to enroll until Summer or Fall. If they were coming in the Spring, we'd have a better idea about the position within the week. As it is right now, we could end up SOL at the last possible minute.
Happy with the talent and the commitment, but that doesn't mean we sit back like anything is done. But, I don't think the coaches are blind to that. They're taking the risk on talent, because that's what we have to do.