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Kevin Griffin became the seventh verbal commitment of WSU's 2014 recruiting class on Tuesday and he discussed the move on Wednesday.
"I really loved the campus, I loved the coaches and I loved the team," Griffin said, via the Contra Costa Times. "I listened to my heart, and my heart told me it was the right time to make that decision."
In addition to liking a lot about the program, playing time was also likely a factor as Griffin said Mike Breske told him he would have an opportunity to start as a freshman. That may just be a thing coaches say to all recruits or it may be an indication of WSU's cornerback depth. Probably a combination of both.
Griffin had offers from WSU and Montana but was apparently also drawing interest from California, Arizona State, UCLA and Nevada. There is a chance those schools or others could still offer, but Griffin said he was,"sure" he would stay with WSU and said he didn't believe in decommitting.
Football recruiting:
De La Salle's Kevin Griffin commits to Washington State - ContraCostaTimes.com
De La Salle High football player Kevin Griffin took an unofficial visit to Washington State three weeks ago. The 6-foot-1, 175-pound cornerback was so impressed that, after a talk with his family this past weekend and Cougars assistant head coach Eric Russell, Griffin decided Tuesday night to orally commit to Washington State.
Basketball:
Brock Motum Taking Next Step in Post-Collegiate Career - The Washington State University Official Athletic Site
PULLMAN, Wash. - Former Washington State University men's basketball standout, Brock Motum, has had a busy couple of months as he's been preparing to take the next step in his basketball career, playing professionally.
Baseball:
Adam Nelubowich Signs with Houston Astros - The Washington State University Official Athletic Site
HOUSTON - Washington State alumnus Adam Nelubowich has signed with the Houston Astros and been assigned to the Tri-City ValleyCats in the New York-Penn League.
Jim Murphy Named Eastern League All-Star - The Washington State University Official Athletic Site
PORTLAND, Maine - Former Washington State slugger Jim Murphy has been named to the 2013 Eastern League All-Star Game for the circuit's Eastern Division squad.
Pac-12:
Pac-12 Conference is no stranger to violations, including major penalties | Sports | The Register-Guard | Eugene, Oregon
Washington State, three penalties: 1964 (men’s track), 1994 (baseball and men’s track) and 1995 (baseball and football). Lack of institutional control was cited twice, in 1994 and 1995.