Nobody is a bigger fan of Syracuse University sports than I am -- but let's be honest. Michigan is a much higher profile football program than ours, and a much better academic institution, overall.
Or course, there might be alternative reasons why a kid might opt to come to SU instead of there -- maybe they want to be closer to home, or have the opportunity to play in front of friends / family more easily, or maybe there's a quicker path to playing time, etc.
But it isn't difficult to envision how a high profile recruit -- and these types of prospects generally have a high level of confidence in their abilities -- might be swayed by a Michigan offer. Even with their struggles this season.
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.
