I was on the home page and noticed that Duke got a commitment from a 4-star LB. So I looked at the lists from Duke, Va Tech and Virginia. Duke has 5 - 4star recruits, Va Tech and Virginia have zero. Now I understand our position with a less than adequate coaching staff and the uncertainty of the future. I even somewhat understand Va Tech with the probability that Beamer is out in the next few years and the uncertainty of what follows. But Duke, 5 -4stars, that is a huge upgrade over previous years. Horrible facilities, horrible attendance, yet they are recruiting with or better than the upper tier of the ACC (exception Fla State, Miami, Clemson). We have had very few years when we recruited at that level, even when we were somewhat good. And yes, I think their coach is very good, but still!! We just had a thread on this board about the football facilities and keeping up with Va Tech and the others to be able to recruit. Well this points to the only really important factor is the reputation of the coach and winning on the field. And Duke is better but they still haven't won the ACC or gone to a major bowl. So what gives? Kind of destroys all those theories we all so strongly believe in!
Just looking for some opinions and some answers!
Just looking for some opinions and some answers!
