People need to understand a few things here. We are talking about 18 year old kids. Who really knew what they wanted at 18? Most of us were thinking do I go to college or take the job down the street. These kids are deciding on a possible million dollar career. Much more difficult I would say.
For those ranting on A&M offering him a scholarship only after NU did, think it through. If you are A&M and there is a recruit who has said his life dream is to play for you and no one else has offered, why not take the chance and see if he goes unnoticed and decides to walk on. This way you save a scholarship and still get the player. If someone else recruits him, you throw down a quick offer and see if he truly wants to play for you. I would hope NU has the where-with-all to do the same if given the chance!