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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: 2015 YSU Football Recruiting Thread
« on: February 04, 2015, 09:56:31 PM »
A. The arguments of the MVFC having "passed the FCS" and "Size on Size" are infinitely more laughable than 17k attendance. Given a good game against Narduzzi and Pitt I could see 17k for the home opener if marketed correctly. But pretending that YSU needs Marcus Mariotta or Braxton Miller to come in to win a IAA championship is ridiculous at worst.
B. The local strategy isn't a great one in terms of talent, but in terms of work and pride its a great idea. Lets face it, No one takes Youngstown more seriously than those from Youngstown. Local kids are going to be exponentially more prideful and loyal when it comes to the success of YSU. Now the older generations may think the scholarship and "opportunity" are supposed to make you prideful and loyal, wherever your from, the simple fact is YSU is not that kind of school and with this generation, it does not.
C. Id rather have a team full of 2 star recruits that will play until their burger every week, Than a team full of talented "cod-pieces" who think they've only "ended up" at a program and will be playing in the league soon anyway.
D. This approach takes a coaches that can make athletes better, not just keep them good. From the HC to the weight room, things better be on point, Or it will end horribly.
B. The local strategy isn't a great one in terms of talent, but in terms of work and pride its a great idea. Lets face it, No one takes Youngstown more seriously than those from Youngstown. Local kids are going to be exponentially more prideful and loyal when it comes to the success of YSU. Now the older generations may think the scholarship and "opportunity" are supposed to make you prideful and loyal, wherever your from, the simple fact is YSU is not that kind of school and with this generation, it does not.
C. Id rather have a team full of 2 star recruits that will play until their burger every week, Than a team full of talented "cod-pieces" who think they've only "ended up" at a program and will be playing in the league soon anyway.
D. This approach takes a coaches that can make athletes better, not just keep them good. From the HC to the weight room, things better be on point, Or it will end horribly.