The bad news: Brynden Walker, a star linebacker recruit from Bishop McGuinness, flipped his commitment from OSU to OU over the weekend.
The good news: OSU has long been prepared for a worst-case scenario like this to unfold.
Players can flip their minds frequently with no repercussions, and often do because recruiting, generally speaking, can be a fickle beast. As such, coaching staffs — OSU included — have contingency plans in place for every position with best- and worst-case scenarios built in and simulated. Relationships are built in advance and offers are either out the door or at the ready to throw those plans into action.