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Quote: Originally Posted by zitomulder

Oh no doubt the Tradition of Michigan recruits itself but I think you are underestimating the importance of building relationships with coaches in the recruiting process. The more they know and trust a certain coach the more likely they are going to sway a kid to that school. D'Antonio has built that trust already as he has been recruiting this state for many years. RRod and staff on the other hand really have no one other than the LC hold overs that really have any experience recruiting the state of Michigan and imo thats a huge advantage for MSU especially this year. Not saying that MSU is gonna be the favorite over UM for these kids but I think it will put them on an even playing field. As for Michigan losing the top rated players in state. If we were losing them to someone besides USC I would be worried, but since they pretty much pick and choose whoever they want what can you do.

Trust is going to be a major issue with Rodriguez there. His character has definitely come into question nationally over the past few months and I'm not saying that just as a WVU fan. I don't know that he'll be good at recruiting in the area around Michigan. Most of his players will probably come from the southeast. Seems as if that's where most of the speed guys come from and that's what he likes. I think the Michigan name alone will lure a lot of in state talent but he will focus a lot on Louisiana and Florida in my opinion.