Lots of communications indicates our level of interest not our position on his short list. Never know when a coaching change, or other issue with the other programs involved can change that position, now or down the road in the portal. Not like the threads for other talented recruits that appear here that start with the NEED or WANT posts before there is any evidence of any kind of real relationship. Out of the blue difference maker successes are probably few and far between. It is possible our trajectory could help us with late in cycle guys that open it back up this year, better on the defensive side this go around I think. On the rise with definite short path to playing time could be helpful.
Just don't know how those guys will calculate in all the throw the coaches under the bus noise. Guess it depends on who their relationship is centered around and how much they value stability, and whether they believe those throwing shade are connected or in the every fan base has them contingent. For sure would expect them to ask the HC about who would be coaching them if they came. Doubt somebody good responses without names would be a big seller. Have to wonder if our current commit list on that side of the ball is not asking the same questions as ESD approaches. Coach's answers would be great to know. Facts are good. It is one thing to lose a coach to other opportunities, yet another to put one on the street after giving assurances they will be here.