Among the droves of Jimbo Fisher barbs from his viral response to Nick Saban last week, the speedy response to the next Texas A&M–vs.-Alabama tilt was more of a call to get to the game already. Players on both rosters were considering the same on social media, but recruits for both programs were largely quiet.
At least in principle.
On Tuesday, the former headliner for the Aggies class of 2023 followed through with the first recruiting link between the two coaches since the public spat. Quarterback Eli Holstein, who broke out at Zachary (La.) High School last fall en route to a state championship, announced his verbal commitment to Saban and Alabama.
