fraggle
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In the 80's and 90's Miami recruited for top recruits with Florida and FSU and all three were top notch at football with lots of depth and loads of talent. I remember when a player got injured at the U his replacement was equal or even better. Things started to change, in 1996 UCF went 1-A, had Culpepper at QB and got noticed nationally.
Meanwhile Miami made South Florida talent stars noticed and recruited nationally, it continues to be recruited nationally by all the top universities depleting the depth the big three had in the 80's.
In 2004 FIU went 1-a, in 2005 South Florida went 1-a, in 2013 FAU went 1-a. In the background recruits that had grade problems went to BC, FL A&M, Stetson and now Jacksonville University.
Is it any mystery that every recruit has become more important, that the squad depth has drastically been diminished. JJ often said their practices far exceeded what they experienced in real games. Is it a mystery as to why we do not have that experience at this time?
On top of that we are a tiny private university without the resources of much of our competition. Our primary selling factor is our professional alumni and the value of U education.
I am not saying coaching is not a factor but quality of depth is certainly significant. I like the way our fabulous alum get involved and the pride there is at the U, unfortunately too many think putting on the Orange and Green with the U on the helmet makes them great, work, dedication and pride makes players. It is still an honor to be part of the U family.
Meanwhile Miami made South Florida talent stars noticed and recruited nationally, it continues to be recruited nationally by all the top universities depleting the depth the big three had in the 80's.
In 2004 FIU went 1-a, in 2005 South Florida went 1-a, in 2013 FAU went 1-a. In the background recruits that had grade problems went to BC, FL A&M, Stetson and now Jacksonville University.
Is it any mystery that every recruit has become more important, that the squad depth has drastically been diminished. JJ often said their practices far exceeded what they experienced in real games. Is it a mystery as to why we do not have that experience at this time?
On top of that we are a tiny private university without the resources of much of our competition. Our primary selling factor is our professional alumni and the value of U education.
I am not saying coaching is not a factor but quality of depth is certainly significant. I like the way our fabulous alum get involved and the pride there is at the U, unfortunately too many think putting on the Orange and Green with the U on the helmet makes them great, work, dedication and pride makes players. It is still an honor to be part of the U family.
