Some insight in to Western Michigan's recruiting:

http://football.dailyherald.com/story/?id=317558

Quote:"They gave me a deadline of Aug. 1 to make my decision and said if I didn't make it by then they would start going after other people," said Hoffing, who committed July 31. "The offer would still be there, but there was a good chance of me losing it and I didn't want to lose an offer to a great school."

Hoffing said Western Michigan was the first school to offer him a scholarship. He was recruited by former Northern Illinois assistant coach Mike Sabock.

"I really liked the coaches," Hoffing said. "I think I'll have a shot to play early. Nice facilities, and it's not too far from home."

Is it normal to make a deadline like that?