No argument. UM is solid as a long-standing FB brand and excellent academics. I'm far from 17, but is not "fit" also important? I assume from Fran's success that at least some recruits are smart enough to know they won't be playing for a name. They'll be playing for a coach, with a lot of other guys who are part of a team culture, in a program run a certain way, that is either on the upswing or downswing, that is close enough for family access, etc. etc. To focus on the "biggest name" seems pretty silly (even for a 17 yo), esp. since the UM coach could be on his way out.
I hear you but all things being equal I think that early playing time is important. I listen to Carmelo's kid and others across both football and Bball and the smart ones or maybe the fortunate ones who don't have to decide based just on money are looking for a fit. Playing time and the proper use of their skills. That obviously doesn't mean that Michigan doesn't have all of that but i think that Fran has more than we think at his disposal. Also, unless a kid is truly academically committed the degree matters but not to the extent that Michigan trumps SU. In fact, I would say having alumni in your hometown and back yard trumps almost everything. Bottom line who knows but if any staff can compete with Michigan and the other blue bloods it's this one.
