Last year's class would have closed much stronger if not for the QB play. There is a reason it's the most important position in sports. We saw the defense give up at times (which is inexcusable, but understandable) or just get exhausted. It didn't happen with Grier, it was Freon who cooled the offense to a snail's pace. So all that said, win and be competitive this year, and the recruits will come.
A lot of what both sides are saying is true. Nord probably should have been gone too, but maybe he brings a lot of value for his small salary. Callahan was awful and is now gone. I think both Rumph and Shannon are good coaches that will likely start closing on bigger name when UF stops disappointing on the field. Skipper and Dixon have not done a bad job. I'm okay with both of them for now. I can only imagine they will become better recruiters the more time they have at UF. Collins is a mystery to me, but Nuss brought in a highly touted kid and a diamond in the rough that looks to pan out.
If we lose Carter, it will likely be Rumph's fault. Mac seems to let the assistants take the lead, and I've yet hear one recruit say something negative about Mac, but they have Saban and some others. Something weird can always happen, but I think Rumph should get the credit or the blame. I think it will be credit on this one. You probably want to keep an eye on Jerez Parks too.
It's really simple, if we win, we'll be just fine recruiting. Last season would have carried over to this year if not for Treon.
