It looks as if the rumors regarding Omar Hunter are true.

And the South Bend Tribune is reporting that the decommitment was a mutual decision:

As for my thoughts on the matter, obviously Omar Hunter is a fantastic football player.  Anyone who says that losing him does not matter is either ignorant about recruiting or a liar.  I personally have not seen a better highlight tape in the past couple of seasons and the reviews of him had him seeing playing time from day 1.  I think it's a huge loss but not something that will ultimately ruin our program.  We've got a good young DT in Ian Williams and have four incoming defensive linemen, all of whom play DT or could potentially grow into a tackle.  All four are very good.  And don't be surprised if we go after another DT - word on the street is that Mike Martin, a former Michigan commit, could become a possibility shortly.

I also have to applaud Charlie Weis' resiliency during this Omar Hunter saga.  He made a big deal out of the ND verbals switching their pledges late in the game last year and is sticking by his guns with Omar.  Good for him - say what you want about his coaching ability, but he's a man of principle.  It likely wouldn't have mattered anyway, as I think once a recruit wants to take a look at other places, he's as good as gone, but I like the move by Weis.  And I'm not blaming Omar either, if he's happier somewhere else, then let him go.  I also thank him for not stringing us along and then dumping us on signing day, unlike some of the guys last year.  At the end of the day, it just wasn't meant to be.  It's a loss for the Irish, but don't let a 17-year old's college choice get you down.