either read it in Veazey's blog or talked to someone that did, or else just heard the rumor from a random person (who might be in the know)? Just because the players say something and it turns out to be true doesn't mean that they are in the loop. A lot of people on this board considered Petersen a long shot. Some even said he had turned us down. Do you think everyone that said that is in the loop?
Again, common sense declares that Byrne, who is known for being secretive and has specifically stated his desire to be so in this search, is not going to tell a bunch of college students who are being questioned by random students and fans.
One more thing: Gene saying something doesn't make it true. One exception: what toppings a recruit likes on his pizza. Gene doesn't know a thing about this search.