Recruiting Philosophies: JT vs Urban - ScarletBuckeye

AZBuckeye · 01-30-2012, 03:04 AM

Jim Tressel coached team: plays safe. Lands solid recruits in Stanford and Madaris. Doesn't touch national recruits unless they take first step.

Urban Meyer: Passes on in state talent of national talent is better. Goes after players like Diggs and Neal.

Downside: higher ranked players feel entitled, have large egos, and are more likely to engage in BMOC behavior, which can cripple team chemistry and (if not closely watched) can bring further sanctions. With constant competition, players are also less likely to "fall in line," which can cause locker room disturbances (see UF in Urban's final year).

Upside: Nat Championships, All Americans, NFL level talent (back to multiple first rounders)...

Thoughts?

Killer Nut91 · 01-30-2012, 03:43 AM

A similar thread was started earlier

Recruiting Philosophy: Meyer vs Tressel

AZBuckeye · 01-30-2012, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Killer Nut91

A similar thread was started earlier

Recruiting Philosophy: Meyer vs Tressel

Hahaha that's hilarious. Almost the exact same title... My bad.

Mods, please switch over...

PHATBUCK13 · 01-30-2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AZBuckeye

Hahaha that's hilarious. Almost the exact same title... My bad.

Mods, please switch over...

That's ok Euro, that was a good OP.

Can you use the "thread tools" at the top of this thread since you were the thread creator and start a poll on this topic?

I think it would be I interesting to see which style of recruiting most people prefer and if many would pick Tress' philosophy...

AZBuckeye · 01-30-2012, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by PHATBUCK13

That's ok Euro, that was a good OP.

Can you use the "thread tools" at the top of this thread since you were the thread creator and start a poll on this topic?

I think it would be I interesting to see which style of recruiting most people prefer and if many would pick Tress' philosophy...

Sure, but I have a feeling that it will be a unanimous vote...

Euro?

PHATBUCK13 · 01-30-2012, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by AZBuckeye

Sure, but I have a feeling that it will be a unanimous vote...

Euro?

You said you're abroad right?

Where u at?

AZBuckeye · 01-30-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by PHATBUCK13

You said you're abroad right?

Where u at?

Haha oh ya... Forgot I mentioned it. Milan for a few weeks, then I start to move around again over the next 6 months. I miss grilling already.

PHATBUCK13 · 01-30-2012, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by AZBuckeye

Haha oh ya... Forgot I mentioned it. Milan for a few weeks, then I start to move around again over the next 6 months. I miss grilling already.

I told you I read every post on here!

What are you doin hopping around on the other side of the globe?

Nice Poll.....I like it.

hollis · 01-30-2012, 10:32 AM

Ask me again in a few years. Tressel clearly had issues managing some of his stars, so maybe it was best that he specialized at finding under-valued talent.

Block "O" · 01-30-2012, 10:38 AM

Its nice to load up on Ohio kids and it makes you feel good, but what makes you feel better is loading up on top end talent across the country if you have ability to bring them in. College football is beautiful because in essence you get 5-7 first round draft picks every year if you're a great recruiter.