Article about Billy Ray's Commitment to UH

About how Billy Ray committed early to UH, reflecting how recruiting has become so much earlier than when his son Craig played, Billy Ray's father Bill Stutzmann said:
"The whole process has changed from when Craig played," said Bill Stutzmann, the father of the duo. "Now the recruiting's pretty much done when the kids are in their junior year. Before it was the senior year was big, now it's the junior year."

HSB Note: "When Craig Stutzmann announced his intention to sign with Hawaii the day after his final high school game, his November commitment was considered pretty early by 1997 standards."

Billy Ray said about his Oregon State, Washington State, Washington, Colorado, and Notre Dame offers:
"I can put that stuff away now and keep them as souvenirs." (HSB)

About not having to worry about recruiting during his senior season, Billy Ray said:
"It feels great to get that load off my shoulders. I feel a lot more comfortable now." (HSB)

Mentioning the new facilities coming to UH about helping his decision, Billy Ray said:
"(It wasn't) a tough decision, UH had everything I wanted. The coaches, they're getting new facilities here soon, the offense, the atmosphere." (HSB)

About how Billy Ray was much more relaxed after making his commitment, Bill said:
"Honestly, I could see the change in him (Monday) night. He was more relaxed - all the hard work and sacrifice paid off." (HSB)

About working with Billy Ray while he was growing up, Craig (who is basically UH's WR coach now) said:
"I always wanted him to be better and have him set his own path. He's gone to the same schools as I did, but he's his own person. He's a special kid and he's a great student." (HSB)

About how Craig worked with Billy Ray, Bill said:
"Craig at times is hard on him, but in a positive way. There were little things that he taught Billy other kids don't really get because Craig went through it." (HSB)

Proud of his brother for planning his high school program so that he could graduate a semester early and enroll in college early, Craig said:
"To make a decision like that four years ago, that kind of commitment makes you proud as a brother. That's a pretty mature decision for someone that age."