We must've spent 3 years worth of NIL signing day in December, because we haven't even sniffed being competitive from a recruiting standpoint in the past 4+ months
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We must've spent 3 years worth of NIL signing day in December, because we haven't even sniffed being competitive from a recruiting standpoint in the past 4+ months
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
not great, Bob
post-mortem, anyone? seems we're outbid for (gettable) preps. I do like many of the new offers. need some wins
post-mortem, anyone? seems we're outbid for (gettable) preps. I do like many of the new offers. need some wins
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
unless there are special circumstances (really special), we're not gonna land guys who are in the cream. but guys like Injaychok should be our new sweet spot. very, very frustrating
Is our money short or is there something else going on?
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
Maybe expecting 5 for 5 to pass and saving money for bringing back seniors instead of adding freshman? I hope.Is our money short or is there something else going on?
It was going to be a small prep class and I’m sure 5 for 5 could make it seven smaller. Regardless we’ve gotten beat up in recruiting this year
Are we that far behind other programs for NIL?
Reasonable time to readjust are expectations of this class??? How many were we gonna take this year 10 to 12???
Seems like it, we've gotten more $, but we're not keeping pace with the top 15 or so, would be my guess.
I'd also guess that the hoops success has stolen some potential $ from football, but that is pure speculation.
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
David Hill to Wisconsin, ugh!
that's another winnable recruitment. not great
that's another winnable recruitment. not great
I guess the ol' Montana vibe is not connecting with defensive recruits.
Also, can Bart Miller just not recruit, or is it more of a money thing with prep OL?
I'll be nice and describe our actual OL recruiting vs what I thought it would be under BB as "underwhelming."
Also, can Bart Miller just not recruit, or is it more of a money thing with prep OL?
I'll be nice and describe our actual OL recruiting vs what I thought it would be under BB as "underwhelming."
I just can not understand this part of our prep recruiting. Makes no sense given BB history
Bart is bad at recruiting and developing HS recruits. I really wonder how BB keeps him around.
You just cannot be seen as serious with recruits and you're all for their well being, best interest, etc. and you have a school willing to pay them 2, sometimes maybe 3, etc. times more. How much do you really care? And as much as anyone wants to argue against it, it's right in most cases.
You can argue school reputations, etc. but top NCAA teams are generally seen/ranked as top institutions as well (Not even factoring successful alums, campus life, etc.). I'm not pressing the panic button in recruiting, but they definitely need to change some things up. They've got enough evidence as a development program for it to be a strong sell, but they're still lacking in other areas. And BB has to know he needs to hire some guys with connections as well (And not in some small capacity).
You can argue school reputations, etc. but top NCAA teams are generally seen/ranked as top institutions as well (Not even factoring successful alums, campus life, etc.). I'm not pressing the panic button in recruiting, but they definitely need to change some things up. They've got enough evidence as a development program for it to be a strong sell, but they're still lacking in other areas. And BB has to know he needs to hire some guys with connections as well (And not in some small capacity).
Johnson is pretty good so you just have to build from there. I don't have any doubts they will, but I'm more intrigued to see who it will be.
How big is this years class gonna be 5,10, 15?? Best guess
Bret got rid of his bestie in Henry so it is completely boggle how Miller is still here.
prep class ? It’s looking like 15 tops
looking like he’s gonna save his money for the portal
Honestly not sure if we kept recruiting him when we changed schemes
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