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[QUOTE="CUSU, post: 1354628, member: 2908"]
I like the approach to build the team up with solid guys that have their head on straight.  Eventually if we gain some respect and better our perception we may need to re-evaluate that approach.  At that point it may be possible lure in some guys like you mentioned.  This may be Shafer's way to learn a little more about each kid, and may be what he believes the team needs in order to turn this thing around for good.  Character guys that don't shy away from hard work.  We also can't afford to mess around with any academic issues right now.

Also, remember that all the kids we have recruited the past couple years aren't necessarily "great" students. We have a few kids struggling to qualify this year. That's not what Shafer is doing, combing for great students and football players. That may be a byproduct of him combing for hard workers and great football players.  A kid who is willing to work hard in the classroom and not be scared to do so, I would tend to think would work equally hard on the field for him.

This is just my perspective and I don't necessarily disagree with the alternative approach. With that said, if that is what Shafer believes the program needs then I'll defer judgement to him. He has far more inside knowledge on the team chemistry, potential recruits, and school perception than I.  I also think that is what he knows and feels comfortable building.
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