Stars do matter, but getting those higher rated players is something without an objective solution. Some said an indoor practice facility would work, some better housing, some better weight rooms, some all of these things and more.
I believe that having success (winning), sending people to the league (yes it counts), and a coaching staff that can improve you both in football and other areas of your future.
I firmly believe that we don't have enough people who want to be Gators, like they want to be say Noles or Voles.