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Message: [QUOTE="Madbiker, post: 2165844, member: 312"] Many think the fall off in our recruiting is driven by the reduced effort/presence of staff especially JB. And that may play a part. But I'm wondering if the conference change plays a role in this as much or more. The Big East was a great attraction for kids in the Boston - DC corridor. They grew up with it. Knew the rivalries. And the location was close for families & friends to see their games. I don't know that the ACC (as great a conference as it is) has nearly the same appeal to kids from these cities. Also Syracuse enjoyed elite status -- and success -- in the Big East. In the ACC we are nowhere near the stature of UNC & Duke. And let's face it, we are a middle of the pack program in this conference. IMO we have lost a lot of luster, even with two recent FF runs. Subjectively I think the change in our status has hurt our recruiting. That's my theory. What's yours? [/QUOTE]