B.B. Hemingway
Donor
How could this kid not want to go to Oregon.
This is a recruiting killer all around
Again my comment wasn't about the close contests. Mine was during the portion of the game where we were getting run off the field. I think those horrific losses are enough to make recruits reconsider. Luckily we made it so the game wasn't an embarrassment on the scoreboard in the end.I think a team's performance in one away game falls far behind a number of things when it comes to what is important to them during recruiting. It would actually be an interesting question to ask a Senior. For me it would be (not necessarily in this order):
- Coaches
- Position coach
- Facilities
- Support (academic and after football)
- Current roster at position
- Team potential for 2-3 years out.
- Location.
If I see a team that has strong coaching, facilities etc, and I'm as confident in my skills as these guys are, I actually look at the spot where I think I can get on the field faster, where I can be the guy that helps turn around a program (vs. the one that joins one on the downturn), where I can make the most out of my skills to get into the NFL or where I can get the best degree to use after FB. As long as it's not a losing record program I don't give a hoot what the numbers are. Now if the team was getting beat by 6-7 teams a year, or if they're losing big time to programs like Miami of Ohio or Baylor then I'd be worried. Playing a top school tough at their home stadium wouldn't make me bat an eye.
Maybe he wanted to be at the game to see Nebraska's grit and comeback. He probably knew it was a great atmosphere. It's gotta impress a kid when a school half way across the country travels fans that fill 1/3 of a stadium. That screams support. That screams you have everything you need to succeed. He's gotta look at some of those balls that sailed over our 5'9" WR'd and think, man I could have made that catch and helped them win the game.
Word is he's still really interested in the Huskers but hasn't heard from the new staff yet.