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Early Offer: Nick Starkel's decision creates a teachable social media moment

Recruiting and social media go together like peanut butter and jelly. But in situations like when Nick Starkel decommitted from Oklahoma State Sunday, fans can leave a bad aftertaste. Plus, this is a big week on the recruiting trail for the Texas Longhorns and there’s been a lot to “like” about Minnesota’s recent recruiting success.

1. Recruiting can bring out the best and worst from college football fans. When a prospect commits to their favorite school, a recruit is greeted by attaboys and congratulations and most of the time, the recruit shares those messages with their followers. But when a recruit decommits from a school, recruiting’s dark side is exposed.