Fantastic post.I agree.
A little more polish won’t hurt, though.
And by that I mean, stringing together some multiple double digit win seasons, where there’s a legitimate consensus that we really have turned a corner, then we go from being well regarded to being a highly valued destination, whether it’s a destination to advance your career, or a destination to make a name for yourself, or somewhere to plant your flag for a long-term career - it doesn’t matter.
The facilities argument no longer holds water, it’s a beautiful place for recruits to come play and live, it’s just a matter of achieving some consistency in being a top program.
The corner is ahead, the flag is waiting to be planted that we are winning consistently, and the facilities are on par with other teams.
Your post covered the full range, and the bottom line is W's, and winning the big games.......that is the key.