College recruiting is a dirty game. — Jordan Burroughs (@alliseeisgold) March 21, 2017

Don't tell me why I shouldn't go to another school, how I'm not a good fit there. Tell me why I should attend yours. Negative recruiting — Jordan Burroughs (@alliseeisgold) March 22, 2017

There was a time when a commitment was just that. A commitment. Not a, "I might come". It's too easy to change your mind nowadays. — Jordan Burroughs (@alliseeisgold) March 22, 2017

If you're not ready to commit yet, don't. Maybe it's the coaches faults for pressuring 16 year olds into a life altering decision too soon. — Jordan Burroughs (@alliseeisgold) March 22, 2017

Want someone 2 honor their committment? Honor them by not forcing their hand at age 15 w inexperienced parents @Benaskren @TRowFunkyShow — Tommy Rowlands (@TommyDRowlands) March 22, 2017

All a committment means now-a-days is "you're the front runner until I sign" @Benaskren @TRowFunkyShow — Tommy Rowlands (@TommyDRowlands) March 22, 2017

Verbal commitment is such an oxymoron. Right up there with the jumbo shrimp and the open marriage. Not binding in any way. Made by media. — Adam Tirapelle CIMA (@adamtirapelle) March 22, 2017

Commitment requires TWO parties. And colleges can't commit to or comment on verbal. So HS kids lured into 1-way "commitments" for media attn — Adam Tirapelle CIMA (@adamtirapelle) March 22, 2017

What if coaches started ignoring verbal commitments and actively recruited all non-signed athletes? Makes a verbal only useful for media. — Adam Tirapelle CIMA (@adamtirapelle) March 22, 2017

Verbal commitment good for college program and the media. Athlete only reduces leverage & gains nothing. I guess 2 outta 3 ain't bad... — Adam Tirapelle CIMA (@adamtirapelle) March 22, 2017

Since the change in contact times the NCAA wrestling recruiting scene is becoming more like football and hoops. — Coach Green (@SemWrestling) March 22, 2017

I'm not making a value judgment, just an observation. — Coach Green (@SemWrestling) March 22, 2017

You should wisely take all 5 paid visits & actually experience first hand all that each school has to offer. DON'T RUSH IT! https://t.co/FHYz2GisS7 — Brandon Slay (@CoachSlay) March 22, 2017

some kids do that. I think a large chunk of kids make college decisions emotionally on SM w/out having all the necessary info. — Brandon Slay (@CoachSlay) March 22, 2017

Gavin Teasdale's change of heart and decision to go to Penn State after originally verbally committing to Iowa prompted reactions from many of wrestling superstars about the idea of verbal commitments and recruiting in general.Jordan Burroughs fired off a few tweets initially:Ohio State's heavyweight legend, Tommy Rowlands added his thoughts as well:Clovis Head Coach Adam Tirapelle doesn't see the value in verbal commitments:Wyoming Seminary Head Coach Scott Green sees which way recruiting is trending:Olympic Champion Brandon Slay thinks recruits should take their time: