B1G West recruiting in crisis?

[HawkNorth]

In this article, BTN's Gerry Dinardo makes the case that schools in the B1G West are at a huge disadvantage recruiting-wise because of their relative lack of population and proximity to a talent base. He contends that because potential recruits can take unlimited unofficial visits, schools like Michigan, Mich St, Ohio State and Penn State have a tremendous built in advantage. By the time the February signing date rolls around, a lot of the kids close to these schools have developed a familiarity and comfort level with their local schools, making it a much easier sell. He outlines his arguments in the attached article. He also offers a solution for what he calls a potential crisis.

http://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sp...ning-day-big-ten-west-gerry-dinardo/23046759/

 

[whatsup12579er]

In other news grass is green and water is wet.

 

[Hawks2405]

Yeah, not really surprising information. I read a recruiting article awhile back which said that a very high percentage of recruits stay within a 3-4 hour radius to their hometown. What does that mean for Iowa? You have to lock down the instate guys and then we have to hit Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, etc. Iowa needs to get guys like David Johnson and Ross Pierschbacher. Ferentz and staff have had some big misses on the recruiting front in the last few years.

 

[sloehawk]

In this article, BTN's Gerry Dinardo makes the case that schools in the B1G West are at a huge disadvantage recruiting-wise because of their relative lack of population and proximity to a talent base. He contends that because potential recruits can take unlimited unofficial visits, schools like Michigan, Mich St, Ohio State and Penn State have a tremendous built in advantage. By the time the February signing date rolls around, a lot of the kids close to these schools have developed a familiarity and comfort level with their local schools, making it a much easier sell. He outlines his arguments in the attached article. He also offers a solution for what he calls a potential crisis.

http://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sp...ning-day-big-ten-west-gerry-dinardo/23046759/

No offense, but a semi-intelligent 3rd grader that likes Football knows this, and has known it since organized Football was invented.

 

[Tigerhawk22]

A coach who is a really good recruiter can help neutralize some of this disadvantage, especially when equipped with nice/new facilities; it's unfortunate that KF has not been a good recruiter lately.

 

[Ronman]

I knew there was a reason that our recruiting sucked year after year. Now I know why. Quite the revelation.

 

[Ray1125]

A potential crisis? Is he serious? This is how it has always been for programs, especially in the heartland area. Every year. Of course the B1G West is at a disadvantage. There is no argument against that.

But what's hurting programs in the B1G West the most right now is the recruiting cycle being sped up and recruits having to travel on their own dime to see other places, unofficially.

When a school fills up fast, it can lead to other schools in that region filling up faster. Pretty soon, the entire region is filling up fast because recruits don't want to lose their spot. Most recruits stay close to home and that's a fact. Proximity is HUGE in recruiting. Meanwhile, football programs without as much talent in their state or near it, suffer. Recruits are interested but can't afford to travel on their own dime and the programs without as much talent in it or near it want to wait for the recruit to visit during the season, officially. By that time, it's too late.

The NCAA needs to allow for not only the recruits trip paid for on an official or even unofficial, but their parents trip paid for as well. Your chances are much higher when parents come along and are comfortable with sending their kid across the country. There's a lot of things the NCAA could do to help geographically disadvantaged schools, but they don't seem to really give a shit. It needs to be a level playing field as far as allowing recruits the time and money to visit different places they may be interested in. If the recruit then see's everything and decides it's not for him or he wants to stay close to him.....ok then. But it's a big struggle just trying to get kids who are really interested to even check it out because they don't have the resources to do so. By the time a school can pay for the trip and coordinates a good time to check it out to show off game atmosphere or whatever.....it's already over.

 

[FG86]

A potential crisis? Is he serious? This is how it has always been for programs, especially in the heartland area. Every year. Of course the B1G West is at a disadvantage. There is no argument against that.

But what's hurting programs in the B1G West the most right now is the recruiting cycle being sped up and recruits having to travel on their own dime to see other places, unofficially.

When a school fills up fast, it can lead to other schools in that region filling up faster. Pretty soon, the entire region is filling up fast because recruits don't want to lose their spot. Most recruits stay close to home and that's a fact. Proximity is HUGE in recruiting. Meanwhile, football programs without as much talent in their state or near it, suffer. Recruits are interested but can't afford to travel on their own dime and the programs without as much talent in it or near it want to wait for the recruit to visit during the season, officially. By that time, it's too late.

The NCAA needs to allow for not only the recruits trip paid for on an official or even unofficial, but their parents trip paid for as well. Your chances are much higher when parents come along and are comfortable with sending their kid across the country. There's a lot of things the NCAA could do to help geographically disadvantaged schools, but they don't seem to really give a shit. It needs to be a level playing field as far as allowing recruits the time and money to visit different places they may be interested in. If the recruit then see's everything and decides it's not for him or he wants to stay close to him.....ok then. But it's a big struggle just trying to get kids who are really interested to even check it out because they don't have the resources to do so. By the time a school can pay for the trip and coordinates a good time to check it out to show off game atmosphere or whatever.....it's already over.

I understand what you are saying about the parents, but the NCAA does allow for the parents to get some things paid if they attend the visit. The main thing the NCAA would not allow to be paid is airfare. That is a big issue. If a prospect drives, the parents can come along and the institution reimburses for the cost of travel. The NCAA allows the institution to pay for entertainment costs and admission to athletic events on campus for parents. The NCAA allows meals and lodging to be reimbursed while traveling to and from campus. Obviously a prospect and parents can share a room. It is not ideal but coaches can work with the prospect on how to help with expenses for the parents if they attend. I know not every prospect and his family would have access to a vehicle, so yes there are still a few barriers.