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UCLA appeared on the verge of a late recruiting victory Tuesday when David Schwerzel, a high school defensive lineman from Seattle, tweeted that he was “1000% committed” to becoming a Bruin, including a picture of himself in a blue and gold uniform.

By midday Wednesday, Schwerzel sent out another tweet , saying he remained undecided “due to unforeseen circumstances.”

Regardless of whether the reversal was attributable to miscommunication with coaches or a change of heart, it illustrated the volatility of the early signing period in even the best of times.

And these clearly weren’t the best of times for the Bruins .

Having done its best to salvage a rapidly dwindling recruitin

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