Yes it is.  His peers and parents can talk to him, but "fans" of a particular school can be considered extensions of that school by the NCAA.  If anyone talks to him about his verbal commitment to USF, then USF could face sanctions by the NCAA. Is it any "fan" or "boosters"?  I thought if it was a booster, i.e., season ticket holder, donor, alumni, etc.  then I couldn't talk to him. But if I went to a game or an event and buy a ticket through ticketmaster or from a friend and not be considered a booster, couldn't I?