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Message: [QUOTE="RF2044, post: 330815, member: 40"] That's true, but don't understate the importance of that 25%, because for a team like SU that isn't a selector school, many of that group are developmental guys. Players who might need to be immersed in the program for 2-3 years before they are capable of being contributors. Then, when the time comes, they become players we rely upon. This pattern is going to be particularly true as we look to mine athletic kids from NYC metro, who don't have as extensive of a football background as kids from other regions. I'd much rather have the margin of having that developmental talent on the roster, and give them time to develop than be forced to play true frosh just to fill out the two deep like we've had to do the last couple of years. Doesn't mean that EVERY kid you recruit is going to end up being a contributor, just that the roster [and depth] are headed in the right direction now. About time. [/QUOTE]