Sports has it's own language. In English the word commit is defined this way:

 To commit oneself to a course of action, a principle, or a relationship. This means making a promise or declaration to do something or to be involved in something, often with the expectation of following through

 But in sports "commit" basically means nothing. Even though we refer to an athlete as being a "commit" and "committing" to a team, they frequently do NOT follow through.

Auburn football's 2026 recruiting class down to 6 commits as LB Shadarius Toodle flips to UGA

Perhaps a better phrase would be "thinking about it"? Perhaps they didn't offer English classes at Cottage Hill Christian Academy?