re: I'm convinced

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There's an element of truth to that idea, but it does require LSU to be a viable program kids are willing to commit to. I don't care how much home state love those kids in the 90's had, looking at 2-9 teams they just couldn't make that decision. Now, despite what we as fans think of as "reasonable" results, the program is solid enough and good enough for those kids to come on down.

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The commitments that we have been getting and have gotten in the past show that your theory is very close to the truth if not a proven fact.

Kids like to be stars in their neighborhood - gives them a chance to show off their prowess to not just supporters but also to doubters ( and maybe rub it in their faces).

They are not going to be able to have a chance to showcase if the team is horrible - therefore when it is doing moderate to good (leave alone great) it is not a difficult task to get them in.

A study found that this is the same psychological reason that a promotion within the company makes a man happier than going to another company to make more money. He has proven his worth in the eyes of his peers (besides this way he is able to lord it over the others )