How can we assume UNH is not talking to these kids we know that are out there and we'd love to have? Do we know the recruiting habits of our coaching staff? I guess you could say that they aren't committing, therefore, we must not be talking to them. Surely our coaches know who's who out there in the recruiting landscape (I sure hope they do) OR, we are talking to them, and they aren't committing (which I personally assume is what could be happening more than not...) When they de-commit, well, that's an entirely different scenario, isn't it...
Last night during the QU game they talked about how Rand Pecknold would travel to 'parts unknown' in Ontario to get the QU name out there, planting seeds, so that when a player like a Michael Garteig (sp) became known, the QU brand was already part of the equation. I know our assistant coaches travel as well, not sure about DU...
No one knows for sure, and the coaching staff isn't likely to share that info with us anytime soon. I guess the only way to know, is when the word comes down. Otherwise, I'm not sure its fair to assume our coaches aren't out there working to get these blue chip players. I certainly HOPE they want these players, and in listening to MS at a FOH meeting, he talked about how in today's recruiting, everything about a player is right out there online/no surprises with talent. It's a matter of selling the program and these kids have alot...to choose from. (duh)
No way to know...When someone gets 'snapped up' by another team, it doesn't mean we didn't talk to that prospect...the prospect has other ideas about where they wanna play. Wouldn't it be nice to see a report of some kind, one that showed who's been targeted, then contacted...and the results of such contact? I know it's coming in dribs and drabs...unline the big 10 of a couple of years ago, and I can't remember how fast that came in; wasn't paying attention like I am now.
Any other reasonable insight, is always appreciated!
