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Here is a common rule that will make recruiting a hundred times less painful and more predictable to follow.
Big-time recruits often commit to coaches, not schools.
So Cal gained one UCLA defensive tackle when the Bruins turned over their coaching staff. The California Golden Bears lost Atonio Mafi to UCLA when Jerry Azzinaro became the new UCLA defensive coordinator.
Signed and delivered.
— UCLA Football (@UCLAFootball) December 20, 2017
Welcome to Westwood, Atonio Mafi!#NSD18 l #GoBruins pic.twitter.com/eKYgoHAXz8
Such is life in recruiting. Onto the next one.