re: Not giving up on Simmons but

Texas also pressed for his commitment and didn't get it.

After an official visit there's a sort of honeymoon phase. I'm sure Texas put the very best foot forward and highlighted everything that makes going to Texas seem like it's the ideal situation for Simmons.

Simmons however did not give them his commitment. As long as he continues to come to Baton Rouge I'll continue to believe we have as good a shot, or better, to pull him out of Texas.

If he doesn't come to LSU later this month then that will be the writing on the wall. Or if he cancels his OV this fall. Short of him doing either, we will be in it til the very end.

People keep saying Texas isn't going to let him leave the state, but Simmons is going to go where he believes will give him the opportunity to achieve his goals. Texas cannot guarantee he doesn't leave the state, short of taking him hostage.

I think this fall will show the LSU is on track to becoming a consistent power in the SEC under Kelly.

I usually don't think wins and losses are viewed the same by players as they are by fans, but in this context, if Texas doesn't perform well, the Sarks future there will be called into question, whereas Kelly is entrenched at LSU. I think that may end up being the deciding factor when it comes down to it.