I realize that Syracuse is spreading a wide net in its recruiting strategy and it is best to recruit a number of prospective players at the same position. I have to wonder if going after a player like Fland vice a player like Bethea if it would better to recruit the one you feel that you have the best chance with than going after one you are least likely to land.
I know that there have been precedents where one that you less likely to land commits (like Mintz). You have to wonder when there are so many schools after the same player what are you saying that sways the player to your school. At the same time, you need to realize when the ship has sailed and there was no interest on the player‘s part.
On the limb here, I feel that the ship is leaving the harbor without us regarding Fland and that we are still on board the ship with Bethea at this time.