Very few people here talk about the buying power isn't just the money you have to offer against competitors, but the credibility you have. Gerry would need almost double the funding as a third year head coach and the first time at the power conference level compared to the competitors to have the buying power necessary to really beat out the credibility of the programs he is going up against to land every top target at every position. They are acquiring to assemble the best overall roster possible to raise the floor of the team next season, not to assemble the roster trying to get the highest ranked star possible and not have money to assemble a good roster around the star. Balance. Show a proof of product with successful development and maximization of what you have, build up donations in the background, increase your spending power next season to retain and acquire higher of your type of targets at each position with increased credibility.