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[QUOTE="The Viking, post: 5096442, member: 3282"]
I suppose one can always find the pitfalls for any scenario if one looks hard enough. I think it's about going after what you want. In years past, we bemoaned the fact that many schools had great recruiting rankings "only" because they had early commitments. Then, even if some 4*-5* stud was interested in SU, early, we lost them later to another school, and often coaches were left with also-rans, second choices, or a just body to fill a need. Now, when I see SU with high level, nationally recognized recruiters going after such players and getting them to commit early, I don't worry as much about losing them. Also, the relationship between the students and coaches seems more solid than before, with the recruits singing SU's (and the coaches') praises. They committed early for a reason. And when it comes to trusting the coaches' vision for these players, I am more disposed to believe they got exactly who they wanted to get. Not because of the number of stars, but because of their potential, their character, and their buy-in to the program. It's not SU who loses out on some"bigger name" if there's no room; rather, it is they who missed out by waiting too long before checking out SU. It's been said before, but I trust the judgment of our coaches more than ever before. Guess I'm drinking the Kool-Aid by the gallon.
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