The Rivals.com Commitment Issues podcast returns with analysis of new NCAA legislation, several significant commitments and more. How will the new signing period impact programs, and how much will programs like Ohio State, Nebraska and Texas benefit from recent verbal pledges?

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OPEN - December Early Signing Period is closer to a reality. What effect will it have on things?

8:05 - Four-stars Max Wray and Josh Proctor commit to Ohio State

13:00 - Texas picks up commitments from three-star LB Byron Hobbs and four-star QB Casey Thompson. Are the Longhorns picking up steam?

17:20 - Nebraska picks up top commitments during its spring game weekend. How big of a win for the Huskers is this?

26:35 - Teams cannot hire people ‘close to recruits’ for non on-field positions. Good or bad rule?

33:15 - Tweet(s) of the Week

36:00 - Rants and Recommendations