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Published Jul 22, 2016
Wallace commits to South Dakota
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Metamora (Ill.) senior offensive linemen recruit Austin Wallace (6-foot-5, 291 pounds) decided to end his recruiting process and gave South Dakota his verbal commitment. Wallace talks about his decision here.

"I called up the coaches at South Dakota and gave then my verbal commitment," Wallace said. "They offered me when they saw me at the NIU camp and then I visited South Dakota a few weeks ago and I had a great experience."

Wallace, who will be a three year varsity starter in 2016 filled us in on why he pledged to the USD Coyotes.

"I have a great relationship with the coaches at South Dakota. I've know head coach (Bob) Neilson and a few of the assistant coaches when they were at Western Illinois. I was able to get to know offensive line coach Bill O'Boyle last summer when he was at SIU. The visit I took to South Dakota really is what sold me on them. South Dakota has a lot to offer. I really liked the dorms and all the facilities at South Dakota. They also play in a dome and it's a great stadium. South Dakota is just a great fit for me and I knew I wanted to commit to them so I committed."

Did Wallace consider any other schools?

"I liked Illinois State and my Mom also went to Illinois State. It's only like 40 minutes from home and I considered them pretty hard. In the end I just felt a better connection with South Dakota and more comfortable at South Dakota. I talked everything over with my family and they agree that South Dakota is the right fit for me. I don't have any real issues with the distance as long as it's the right place for me."

Wallace is thrilled to have his recruiting process behind him.

"It was pretty stressful and I'm happy recruiting is completed. I just found the right fit for me at South Dakota and it's just a relief."

Austin Wallace is verbally committed to South Dakota.

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