That’s not quite the argument here

That’s not quite the argument here
by Jvan (2020-12-23 15:45:18)

In reply to: I'll disagree with this somewhat. posted by smithwick

Yes, players visit ND and do not choose to come. The other side of that equation regarding players (especially elite ones) has two elements. First is that ND has virtually no shot at a recruit who doesn’t visit. Second is that such visits usually require an airplane ride or long car trip. These didn’t happen in 2020.

ND also does a lot more for recruits when they visit than just talk football. They show them the academic and student life aspects in some detail, while managing to dispel the negative notions that other coaches have put in their heads about ND. They open the eyes of a lot of kids and also get to determine which ones are cultural fits. Not having that ability this year definitely cost them. One casualty was Will Shipley but there were others as well.

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ND received commitments from 19 players since May 9 - MrE 2020-12-23 15:52:30
- Most had already been to campus - Jvan 2020-12-23 15:58:16