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Message: [QUOTE="HyattsCuse, post: 5668580, member: 1538"] I used to have a similar mindset, but I now think this kind of statement bolded is way too generalized. Might apply to the absolute top 1-3 kids in the country, maybe. Exhibit A: Donnie Freeman. If he went elsewhere and was excelling, a similar statement would be made. Something like, “Of course he’s doing well. He was a #6 ranked recruit, McDs AA, doesn’t matter where he went. If he came to ‘Cuse, he’d still be a pro.” Well, he did come to ‘Cuse and isn’t exactly a slam dunk pro at the moment. What’s the first thing people are going to point to as to why he isn’t? The coaching. At the very least, have to give Cal credit the professional prospects of his top recruits weren’t screwed up by him, but I suspect he should be credited with more than that. [/QUOTE]