re: Why dont LSU offer every 5* each year?

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The reason why you don't offer every 5 star is just bc they say a player has 5 stars, doesn't mean he's that good

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Well, and I don't want this to sound rude because it is not intended to be, that is beside the point I'm making.

Someone thinks they are the best [available], and it's public information out there for all to see. So it is about sending the message that LSU 'wants the best' AND LSU 'recognizes you'.

In the end we won't sign them all. Period. No way in hell. So what's the downside? None. We all agree we are not on the same level as tOSU, Clemson, Bama... this is simply a very easy and cheap way to play on their level (as it pertains to recruiting, not on the field).

And if I was going to argue the point you were making I would counter with is that while that 5* may not be that good (I agree), is he worse than the others? No. In some cases he just may be the shiny turd, not that good but better than the others (on average).

With that in mind, here's the strategy I'd employ with the 4* we want because we think he's better: tell the 4* that! Hey, this dude is a 5* and everybody is offering him. We're offering you because we think you are better, and this is our message to the rankers on your behalf that we think so. So come here and prove us right.

That offer to a 5* can be used to bring others in, not push them away. You can even go so far as pulling that 'obscure' 5*'s offer if the 4* signs early. Tell him you sign, we pull. You are the guy.