Harbaugh vs Hoke Recruiting Snapshot - Regional Strategy
I was curious about the changes in recruiting strategy of Hoke vs,Harbaugh. In this analysis I examined their geographic preferences. Not surprisingly Hoke was more Midwest and Harbaugh is focusing upon SEC country. These numbers kind of speak for themselves
Less Ohio more Florida
The idea of deemphasizing Michigan and Ohio as much as Harbaugh is, is a little jarring for us old timers. Ohio dropped from 1st to 9th under Harbaugh. Michigan dropped from 3rd to 5th under Harbaugh.
Yes, I understand what he is doing. He is making a statement about Michigan recruiting nationally. He is also going to the deep wells of talent in the south. So far its working with a well rated class. Its all about how we finish that matters. There is a LOT of drama remaining in this class I am sure.
Question: Its exciting to watch, but do you think Harbaugh's strategy of emphasizing National recruiting over Midwest will be successful over the long run?
Note: I Used traditional Big Ten states excluding NJ and MD
I was curious about the changes in recruiting strategy of Hoke vs,Harbaugh. In this analysis I examined their geographic preferences. Not surprisingly Hoke was more Midwest and Harbaugh is focusing upon SEC country. These numbers kind of speak for themselves
Less Ohio more Florida
The idea of deemphasizing Michigan and Ohio as much as Harbaugh is, is a little jarring for us old timers. Ohio dropped from 1st to 9th under Harbaugh. Michigan dropped from 3rd to 5th under Harbaugh.
Yes, I understand what he is doing. He is making a statement about Michigan recruiting nationally. He is also going to the deep wells of talent in the south. So far its working with a well rated class. Its all about how we finish that matters. There is a LOT of drama remaining in this class I am sure.
Question: Its exciting to watch, but do you think Harbaugh's strategy of emphasizing National recruiting over Midwest will be successful over the long run?
Note: I Used traditional Big Ten states excluding NJ and MD