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Message: [QUOTE="CIL, post: 1383732, member: 22"] Marrone knew exactly what kind of player he needed for his system to be successful - stars and offers be damned. He was of the belief that he could scheme receivers open and find backs that fit his zone running scheme. In some ways Alec Lemon really bodied this philosophy. I know he was recruited initially under GRob, but if you remember Marrone rescinded a bunch of offers. Doug liked bigger framed receivers that could catch the ball - he didn't need them to create a bunch of separation because he could scheme that. Alec had a great career here despite rather pedestrian combine type numbers. You could say the same about Sales. Doug could have been a great college football coach had he liked the other things that came along with it. Unfortunately, recruiting has evolved (perhaps devolved) into something he didn't particulary care for or enjoy. [/QUOTE]