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You are talking about the playoff level. We are several steps away from that. The first step is playing at a Top 15 level, which is commensurate with our current level of recruiting. That type of on-field performance then allows us to compete with the top teams in recruiting, as we did in 2018...

I get why he would want to delay making changes but there is real pressure on him. Without naming names, key boosters were flipping out about his “rebuild” comment. Maybe I’m wrong but I would be shocked if there weren’t key staff changes after the bowl.

I’m seeing a Taggart path. Boosters are upset and very aware that this was not sold as a rebuild.

My comment on Manny as a recruiter is based on his career to date, including what he did as a LB coach and DC. I think our success in recruiting (relative to record) speaks a lot about the quality of the campus, location and the continued viability of the brand despite years of irrelevance.

At his press conference, Manny immediately noted that TVD was a mature "gym rat" and that they needed more of that in the QB room.

I would have my low-level recruiting staff working overtime to find late bloomers. Kids that had growth spurts, converts from other sports, position switches. Those are the guys you want to target. Don't let anyone slip through the cracks. I wouldn't worry as much about position as quality...

This class is not underrated or overrated. It is what it’s ranked: 17th in the country, with room to move a couple spots by February. For a honeymoon class, it’s disappointing. Manny is not a good recruiter and his on-field product stinks. By the same token, it’s better than it should have...