re: Was Coach more successful in recruiting than expected

Everybody just sees what they want to see. While I also disagree with EXPLAYER, I find your question equally disingenuous.

The state of Georgia was absolutely stacked this year. 14 of Georgia's 20 signees are either from Georgia or from within a few hours drive from Athens.

Our biggest recruiting states are Louisiana and Texas and unfortunately the top talent in those states this year is perimeter and skill position guys.

It's simply a year where we had a huge need for big guys and the area we recruit the best did not have super highly rated big fellas. I think, given the circumstances, Orgeron took a good approach this year. Identify the best guys available and take a bunch of them with the thought that a few might end up elite, a few might end up good solid contributors and a few won't make it.