1) Yes.
2) Yes. However, I'm just a little less optimistic than others on this board. If the kid is truly as good as some say he is, he'll get other offers and 4 years is a long time to stay committed to a school that - let's face it - hasn't been successful in recent years. Also, I'm troubled by the awkward position GMac would be in if the kid got hurt or didn't play to his potential and ended up as a low to mid-major recruit. Finally, I'm a little weary with regard to recruitment of 14 year-olds by any coach. I just think that age is too young to make significant life decisions such as the decision to choose one's collegiate education. However, I realize the hand that we are dealt. Other coaches are offering kids early, to our coaches have to do it as well to stay ahead of the curve. I hope the Staten commitment works out, that he can be a top 50 or so player, and that he keeps a firm commitment to the Cyclones. But I realize that four years is a long time, and a lot can happen in that time that would change things.
Fair enough?