ESPNU 150 DE Pittman finally lands at OSU 
December, 13, 2011
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Jared Shanker | ESPN.com
Rumored for several months, Canton (Ohio) McKinley defensive end and ESPNU 150 member Se’Von Pittman finally ended the speculation and switched his verbal commitment to Ohio State from Michigan State on Monday night.
“I think it had to do with him being an Ohio guy his whole life, and when [the NCAA investigation] became stable, it picked up his interest again,” McKinley coach Ron Johnson said. “I think that gave him peace of mind.”
Pittman pledged to Michigan State in the summer, but it was rumored the Spartans may have been his third choice originally behind the Buckeyes and Michigan. However, looming NCAA sanctions and academics made the Spartans the best fit during that time.
“I think it had to do with him being an Ohio guy his whole life, and when [the NCAA investigation] became stable, it picked up his interest again,” McKinley coach Ron Johnson said. “I think that gave him peace of mind.”
Pittman pledged to Michigan State in the summer, but it was rumored the Spartans may have been his third choice originally behind the Buckeyes and Michigan. However, looming NCAA sanctions and academics made the Spartans the best fit during that time.
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