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[QUOTE="Antiprodigy, post: 1095715, member: 582"]
I understand the approach, especially considering Schafer feels that they have been playing catch-up all along.  I don't know if this now puts them at the stage they want to be in the future, but I hope that this isn't the approach that will always be made, otherwise, they are placing a self-imposed limit on the upside of each class.

I assume (hope) the goal is to be able to make evaluations far enough in advance, that they can start making offers earlier, and build the relationships that will be necessary to convince higher rated kids that SU is the place for them.  IMO, there has been a start in that direction, with quite a few offers/contact with '16 & '17 kids already.  The only thing we don't know, is whether they are now where they want to be, or if there is still more catch-up to be done.

I am all for having kids that want to be at SU.  There is no way a kid can maximize their capabilities as a player unless they are all in.

We know that SU is a great place to go.  We know that the opportunity is definitely there for kids to someday be playing on Sunday, if they come to SU.  We know there is nothing like the family atmosphere at SU.  The staff just needs to have the time to make the evaluations necessary to get involved with and build the relationships that will be needed to bring in ever more talented kids.  It would be a shame if they "left talent on the table" just to fill the roster early every year.  IMO, that is not a long term answer to creating a top 25 team.
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