re: Is it fair to say that if any current LSU commit...

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Leaves now that LSU hasn’t asked to look elsewhere, then recruiting has very little to do with on the field accomplishments?

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Too many of you look at recruiting through the narrow lens of the team's accomplishments.

There are multiple reasons why recruits choose to go to a school. Believe it or not, there are recruits out there that couldn't give two shits about winning championships. I'm sure a lot of them think, yeah a championship would be nice but I have other things I value more.

Recruits can be motivated by any of the following (not an exhaustive list):

1. Playing time, particularly playing early
2. Program prestige
3. Relationships with coaches
4. NFL potential
5. Getting their arse kissed
6. Playing for a contender
7. Who can supply the biggest bag
8. Proximity to home
9. Who their parents like the most

For most it's a combination of the above, but not everyone has the same #1 priority. The coaches know this, they find out what makes the player tick and do their best to address it. Sometimes even the best programs can't address a players #1 need. Once people come to grips to this you'll be a lot better off.