On Rouse, there doesn't appear to be a clear favorite. The recent returns for Texas haven't been good. So it would hardly be a shocker if he chose the Vols.
But this doesn't appear to be a case of manufactured excitement.
- Vols 247 (Ryan Callahan) believes Rouse hasn't informed any of schools, and refers to recent optimism re: Texas. (And he clearly didn't know of Rouse's announcement pull-in, in advance.)
- Horns 247 has a similar take, and favors Texas slightly, based on recent feedback.
- Earlier today, on the OTF livestream, Gerry echoed that sentiment (none of the schools have been informed), and said he believed that Rouse himself may not have made a decision (at least as of yesterday or this AM).
- And Fong's take above, where he too references Texas' recent "buzz", and sources leaning Texas. (May have been a Texas-specific note, but still.)
So yeah, this really could be up in the air, and we may have a real chance. Which qualifies as good news, of late.