Alot of what we've been seeing/saying
I think we tend to underestimate the rebuild Mullen had to deal with.
1. I'm not pulling all the articles up, but go read about Michael Tarquin's recruitment. He was by no means the only one. Thanks to Butters, UF had a terrible reputation with high school coaches, parents, and recruits.
2. How many schools have we not recruited for years? I know Chump and Butters didn't touch Jacksonville. I listened to the coaches being interviewed on the radio. They said Florida never contacted them. There was no relationship at all. The high school writer here locally said the same thing.
3. In addition, I don't think Mullen is a great salesman like Kirby or Jimbo. He does his recruiting through relationships. I think that is why it took a while to get the ball rolling. Now, Mullen needs to take the next step and start signing the elite guys.
Avante was a lock as of last week, just doing more OV so he doesnt want to sign early.Major Burns (4* Safety) now committed to Dwags (recently decommitted from LSU).
Should bode well for our chances with Avantae Williams.
Avante was a lock as of last week, just doing more OV so he doesnt want to sign early.
When you're a kid that grows up like some of these kids do, traveling the country for free for the only time in your life is something most are going to do!If he is doing more OVs, then he isn't a lock. He could get on a campus and his emotions swing that direction.
Avante was a lock as of last week, just doing more OV so he doesnt want to sign early.
Uhhh.... he's been recruiting the southeast just as long as Jimbo has.Ahem. In my experience the best salesman are the ones who work "through relationships". But you are correct. Sometimes that takes a little while to produce fruit.
Hope this helps:Could anybody please post a chronological list of signing ceremonies to pay close attention to?
The list was much longer than that a few days ago.
Sailing EJs ship eh? Hey at least our logo will be on the table on ESPN. Exposure baby.