Bronco Recruits Air

[byu71]

I don't remember the specific instance you're referring to here. Sure, it'd be nice to have 20%-30% non-LDS players if you can manage to keep them in school. Given the non-LDS attrition rates, you probably would have to sign 40%-50% non-LDS recruits just to yield a 20%-30% net figure. Meanwhile, have fun trying to plug in the holes left in their wake.

It will be interesting to do a cost/benefit analysis of the ongoing expansion of our recruiting pool in 4 years or so.

Very valid point. Perhaps under the present circumstances the 20%-30% is non attainable. Perhaps my expectations should be lowered to top non-BCS status and that is it. However, I don't think I can be faulted for when I come to that conclusion my excitement about BYU football drops off a bit.

Perhaps an all RM team will boost enthusiasm overall and I won't be challenging those who are more enthused because of it. It is their choice.

[Indy Coug]

Very valid point. Perhaps under the present circumstances the 20%-30% is non attainable. Perhaps my expectations should be lowered to top non-BCS status and that is it. However, I don't think I can be faulted for when I come to that conclusion my excitement about BYU football drops off a bit.

Perhaps an all RM team will boost enthusiasm overall and I won't be challenging those who are more enthused because of it. It is their choice.

Personally, I don't care if a BYU player is LDS, non-LDS, RM or non-RM; I just want a quality player who can also manage to stay in school. It doesn't do us any good to recruit 5-star players that drop off like flies and leave a bunch of walk-ons filling in the holes left in their wake.

[RockyBalboa]

Offering non-LDS players has nothing to do with his statement that "players need to recruit us". That's a different issue. Undoubtedly BYU has offered more non-LDS players this cycle (or at least we are AWARE of more non-LDS athletes this time around), but the fact remains that BYU is not and has not been passive in its recruiting.

There are a number of assistant coaches that were passive in their recruiting the past few seasons until Bronco basically read them the riot act during this past off-season.

And Yes I know this for a fact.

[Brian]

There are a number of assistant coaches that were passive in their recruiting the past few seasons until Bronco basically read them the riot act during this past off-season.

And Yes I know this for a fact.

How does this happen?
Recruiting is such a huge part of college football. On par with actual coaching.

[RockyBalboa]

How does this happen?
Recruiting is such a huge part of college football. On par with actual coaching.

Good question. It happens because some coaches simply just don't enjoy it or spend the time neccessary.

There are 3 assistants on the staff in particular where their laziness in the recruiting game, really effected the outcome of our last 2 classes but I won't name on here publicly.....and because of that there are a couple of coaches that had to clean up their messes and pick up their slack.

It's one reason why I'd have ZERO problem with either of the 3 coaches moving on. Besides I think new blood into a coaching staff is a healthy thing from time to time.

I will say this...for all the rumors and B.S. about Bronco not recruiting...it's total B.S. Some don't agree with his style of recruiting,,,but I can tell you he's a very effective recruiter and puts in the time.

[DrumNFeather]

Good question. It happens because some coaches simply just don't enjoy it or spend the time neccessary.

There are 3 assistants on the staff in particular where their laziness in the recruiting game, really effected the outcome of our last 2 classes but I won't name on here publicly.....and because of that there are a couple of coaches that had to clean up their messes and pick up their slack.

It's one reason why I'd have ZERO problem with either of the 3 coaches moving on. Besides I think new blood into a coaching staff is a healthy thing from time to time.

I will say this...for all the rumors and B.S. about Bronco not recruiting...it's total B.S. Some don't agree with his style of recruiting,,,but I can tell you he's a very effective recruiter and puts in the time.

I thought those comments were more about his recruiting preferences as an assistant coach moreso than a head coach.

[RockyBalboa]

I thought those comments were more about his recruiting preferences as an assistant coach moreso than a head coach.

I'm sure you did.

[DrumNFeather]

I'm sure you did.

uh, ok...

[Jarid in Cedar]

I admit I have serious concerns about the defense this year...we're gonna be razor thin at DL and at OLB.

I would worry about depth on your D-line as well. Your starters will be good(esp DE's), but the attrition has hurt you more here than other places. I hope Jan doesn't look at a double team the entire season like last year.

[RockyBalboa]

I would worry about depth on your D-line as well. Your starters will be good(esp DE's), but the attrition has hurt you more here than other places. I hope Jan doesn't look at a double team the entire season like last year.

Yeah that would coincide with my..."we're gonna be razor thin on the d-line this year" comment.

[Jarid in Cedar]

Yeah that would coincide with my..."we're gonna be razor thin on the d-line this year" comment.

Sorry, my red googles mistook DL for DB on your original post.