Being recruited? Don't rush decision
By: Eric Kolenich | Richmond Times-Dispatch
Published: October 25, 2012
In February, linebacker Holland Fisher attended Virginia Tech's junior day and promptly committed to the school, nearly a year before he could finalize his decision in ink. Just a week later, Ohio State offered him a scholarship. Later that spring, Alabama did the same.
So Fisher scheduled official visits to the two football powerhouses. Questions swirled as to whether he would turn his back on Virginia Tech for a more glamorous destination. But Fisher said he had no plans to leave. He simply wanted to explore all his options.
"Everybody who offered me, I took a visit to," Fisher said. "Alabama offered me, so I'm not going to waste their time trying to recruit me."
Late last month, he took his official visit to Tuscaloosa. Alabama made its recruiting pitch, which included inviting Fisher for breakfast at coach Nick Saban's luxurious house.
A few weeks later, Fisher journeyed to Blacksburg for his second official visit. He watched the Hokies rally from a 20-0 deficit to beat Duke and enjoyed the trip so much that he canceled his plan to see Ohio State. Fisher says he's firm in his commitment to Virginia Tech.
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