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Main Factors That Affect a Recruit's Decision?
Posted on 12/8/14 at 1:35 pm
Posted on 12/8/14 at 1:35 pm
Obviously some variance from recruit-to-recruit but are these the main factors that enter the decision making process?
15% Proximity to family
40% Comfort level with school & staff
15% Prepare for the next level
15% Early playing time
15% Opportunity to play for championships
Others? How would you weight them?
15% Proximity to family
40% Comfort level with school & staff
15% Prepare for the next level
15% Early playing time
15% Opportunity to play for championships
Others? How would you weight them?
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Posted on 12/8/14 at 1:37 pm to AlwysATgr
Proximity to family is a higher %
Posted on 12/8/14 at 1:42 pm to lsusteve1
quote:And girlfriends.
Proximity to family
Posted on 12/8/14 at 1:46 pm to AlwysATgr
It's different for every recruit. There's no way to weigh it across the board.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 1:47 pm to AlwysATgr
signing bonus?
Posted on 12/8/14 at 1:49 pm to sjmabry
quote:
And girlfriends.
That's supposedly a main reason the Stephenville QB (#2 QB-DT) is going to Texas Tech.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 1:52 pm to AlwysATgr
I wish I had recorded the Under Armour survey a year or two ago since at the game they asked the players to rate the factors in deciding on a school. Your first 3 listed I believe were the first 3. I thought I remembered Early PT being even less than 15% but regardless, every single recruit almost lists it first....ala George Brown Jr, ala Speedy Williams in 2016 class, etc. The championship deal is not that big. Just think about it...if you had a choice to make it to the NFL (3rd factor you listed) or have a NC college ring, wouldn't be a close choice for me. One involves your livelihood for years and years and a LOT of money. The other is a 1 game event.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 2:01 pm to AlwysATgr
Opportunity to win championships is #1.
Comfort level is 1B.
Comfort level is 1B.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 2:02 pm to Purple with Gold
quote:
Your first 3 listed I believe were the first 3.
How 'bout that. Maybe I'm not that out of touch with this generation.
I had the privilege of playing on a HS state champion team in football. While different in degree from what we're discussing, I don't know how I would place a dollar figure on it. So for me, the opportunity to play for a championship would be more important. Just me.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 2:11 pm to AlwysATgr
quote:
How 'bout that. Maybe I'm not that out of touch with this generation.
I had the privilege of playing on a HS state champion team in football. While different in degree from what we're discussing, I don't know how I would place a dollar figure on it. So for me, the opportunity to play for a championship would be more important. Just me.
I agree with that totally. I also think the factors in a recruit's decision stem from their background. An upper middle class recruit is probably more concerned about the overall education, campus life and championship game chances than the possible pay day that maybe a lower class recruit eyes as most important.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 2:13 pm to McCaigBro69
quote:This X1000000
I agree with that totally. I also think the factors in a recruit's decision stem from their background. An upper middle class recruit is probably more concerned about the overall education, campus life and championship game chances than the possible pay day that maybe a lower class recruit eyes as most important.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 2:14 pm to Lester Earl
quote:It's not very important to a high schooler's mind.
Opportunity to win championships is #1.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 2:32 pm to arcalades
bullshite. Why do the most successful programs get the best kids?
Winning trumps all. Why Do you think LSU rose back in favor with recruits all of a sudden?
Winning trumps all. Why Do you think LSU rose back in favor with recruits all of a sudden?
Posted on 12/8/14 at 2:54 pm to AlwysATgr
Relationship with his recruiter and/or position coach is a biggie.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 2:58 pm to AlwysATgr
Early playing time
Close to family
Prepare for NFL
Close to family
Prepare for NFL
Posted on 12/8/14 at 3:09 pm to Goldrush25
This. One kid may want to go across country and want a good education while another says frick education I want to stay in Alabama. Whats important to one kid may not even be on the radar for another.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 3:09 pm to AlwysATgr
That is for most schools and recruits.....the dark side is 100% degree mill, $$$$$$$ and women.....
That would be Bama, Auburn and see to be exposed Ole Miss
That would be Bama, Auburn and see to be exposed Ole Miss
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