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[QUOTE="007, post: 3483441, member: 393"]
[I meant to post this in this thread, rather than in the Fuentes thread. Sorry for the duplication]

Some in this thread underestimate the significant impact of negative recruiting. 
It is incredibly easy for other programs to point out our history of losing over the last 20 seasons. Beginning with the 2000 season, we have had:
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[*][B]6[/B] winning seasons 
[*][B]6[/B] bowl appearances 
[*]And most mind numbing of all - [B]10 seasons of 4 or fewer wins[/B] 
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The sobering reality is that for longer than the current recruits have been alive, Syracuse has been at or near the bottom of the pile (with a few exceptions) of all Power 5 programs relative to winning.

This is the reality of what Dino and staff are facing on the recruiting trail. And, it is the reality that matters most, IMO, for any debate of why don't we currently have Top 30 classes.

IF we followed up the 10-3 2018 season with an 8-4ish 2019 season, my guess is that this year's recruiting class would look significantly better relative to rating services and star rankings.
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