The former Booker T. Washington star explains his decision to de-commit from Arkansas and sign with Texas A&M. More than football went into his decision. What was Jimbo Fisher's pitch to him? What was it like to tell Arkansas coaches he wasn't coming and what he expects his first year in College Station to look like. 

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The former Booker T. Washington star explains his decision to de-commit from Arkansas and sign with Texas A&amp;M. More than football went into his decision. What was Jimbo Fisher's pitch to him? What was it like to tell Arkansas coaches he wasn't coming and what he expects his first year in College Station to look like. 
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Tulsa World High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis offers insight and access into the teams, players and coaches for fans who follow high school sports.

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