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[QUOTE="TheCusian, post: 3426794, member: 2585"]
I think you're underrating this sites understanding of recruiting. Most people here view this exactly as stated.

The argument isn't "more 4* and 5* wouldn't make a difference" - that is self-evident to most everyone. The problem is that it commonly breaks down in the 3* tier. There are too many recruits and the differences among them are not as obvious to the schmucks at recruiting services. Throw in some bias, subs, camp attendance, regional weirdness and there's room to argue.

So, when a poster drops in and says "he's no 4*" and "we must do better in recruiting" it's a mailed-in, super-obvious take. What we [B]absolutely do know [/B]is that 4* kids don't come here unless something very persuasive happens (wins mostly, sometimes a new system, or exceptional recruiters).

Where we've lived for a long time is hire a good coach who can win, get the best 3* kids we can get, try to snag the rare 4* and then win. Dino has done as good as any since Marrone, then P, then Mac. I say all this to tell folks to temper their expectations. If it happens it will be a slow build. The new OC/DC along Dino is the latest chance.

But please, please let's stop banging the "we need 4*!" and "we have to recruit better" drum. Got a headache.
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