I think to be official the recruit has to commit to the head coach.
The Buckeyes got another verbal commitment this weekend as linebacker James Laurinaitis of Plymouth, Minnesota committed to Ohio State. Laurinaitis was previously committed to the University of Minnesota, but he told us a short time ago that he decided to switch his decision.
"It was fun," Laurinaitis said. "It was just a really fun trip, and I committed.