Just to be clear: BN appears to be positioning himself for next year (assuming he is a strategist).
He's kicked the 3 stars and low 4 stars/bad performers to the curb.
He's only going after 4 stars and will not fill out with 3 stars in recruiting. This skews the average and helps the numbers.
So the argument after ESD will be ... but he didn't fill the class with 3 stars. That's why we're out of the top 10.
It's a great stalling strategy. Most fans will buy it 100%. Almost brilliant. (except Mushamp did something similar... remember the almost probation level numbers of scholarship players?)
The next challenge will be fielding a team. Which leads into next year's excuse... but we have no depth and they're young. Great stalling strategy in year 2. 8-4 best case... loss to UGa.
In year 2 recruiting, we may see a complete class. I think he'll have to figure a way to get it in 5-10. There will be grumbling. But he'll win a few against Bamma/Ga and make further in roads into FL highschools.
In year 3, we'll be young, but have quality depth, at every position. We'll win a couple we shouldn't. Still won't compete for the SECE. 9-3 or 10-2. I think UGa is a MUST win. And he'll win it.
Year 3 recruiting, he'll get a top 5 class. We pull most recruits in Fl - FSU and Miami get sloppy seconds.
Year 4 .... we'll compete first the SECE.
Top 3 class.
Year 5 ... we'll compete for the NC.
#1 class.
So, IMO, if he's a brilliant strategist, 23-24 are not going to be fun. Not worth watching if you expect to win. 25 will be fun at times. 26 will be a blast.
(Assuming he gets some coaches that can plan games and make adjustments during games)
It could happen. Holding the wolves at bay AND keeping stakeholder interest and support will be difficult. And fans ARE stakeholders too.
Pfft.
I've seen a Gator woman's bball player that.looks hot. Also, womans Volleyball has some cuties. So we have options. You listening BN?