Recruiting Forum Football Talk VI

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SweetasSoda said:
Who said? I certainly felt panic and concern and no confidence in any of the last three administrations.
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It was said numerous times by people close to the program over the years. Especially at the beginning of each tenure until it couldn’t be ignored anymore. I think it was just from a desire for it to be true rather than based on evidence it was actually true.

My statement is in no way an indictment on any insider here who shares info. However, we all realize there’s a certain amount of “We’re all pulling in the same direction now” facade that has to be maintained to keep everything on the rails as long as possible. Maybe I’m a sheep but it looks like it’s true this time.
 
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LA Vol said:
The coaches have been holding off on taking commitments from some guys ready to hop in-- guys that were once thought to be takes. They've moved some visits to January, after the playoffs. They're passing over guys with academic and character issues-- even if they're in-state or local guys-- and they're paying attention to red flags and reasons for being in the portal. And if a popular pick makes demands out of line with that player's perceived value, the coaches move on to the next guy and let another program pay the freight for a player they don't think is worth it. They're being selective, protecting the culture they've worked hard to build and avoiding headaches and misfits.

None of this indicates any sort of panic or concern; it indicates a quiet confidence in getting the players they want and feel they most need. These may not be the players recruiting services favor or fans want. They're going after the guys they think we can win with and they're trusting their own evaluations. They clearly like the guys coming in and think time is on our side in filling the remaining spots. They're going to do it their way.
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In other words, they are doing it exactly how it should be done. Thanks for the confirmation.
 
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LA Vol said:
The coaches have been holding off on taking commitments from some guys ready to hop in-- guys that were once thought to be takes. They've moved some visits to January, after the playoffs. They're passing over guys with academic and character issues-- even if they're in-state or local guys-- and they're paying attention to red flags and reasons for being in the portal. And if a popular pick makes demands out of line with that player's perceived value, the coaches move on to the next guy and let another program pay the freight for a player they don't think is worth it. They're being selective, protecting the culture they've worked hard to build and avoiding headaches and misfits.

None of this indicates any sort of panic or concern; it indicates a quiet confidence in getting the players they want and feel they most need. These may not be the players recruiting services favor or fans want. They're going after the guys they think we can win with and they're trusting their own evaluations. They clearly like the guys coming in and think time is on our side in filling the remaining spots. They're going to do it their way.
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A logical and measured approach to the roster.

VN will never accept such antics.
 
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