Always a bit problematic when they promise things without them ever practicing with college athletes. I hope it works out for the young man.May not have anything to do with Coach Sunseri. Go back a page and check out post #86 which could explain what happened - but I also think Coach Grantham probably told him he'd be a starter for us this season.
TBH, I don't know for sure but I bet the details will come out eventually.
EDIT: Just ran across this - might help explain his thought process.....