As [USER=15075]@King of Allapattah[/USER] posted, it really was about more than suspense.
Duke was always the obvious choice for 1000 reasons, but there were real signals that Miami was a legitimate contender/option. L had a great relationship with the family, Mom really did express a desire for the kids to stay home, and there was an allure to forging their own path and making their own legacy under the tutelage of a hall of fame coach…
But at the end of the day gravity won.
It sucks because L put his heart and soul into the recruitment… something he had to do even with the odds being long… and a lot of time and effort was invested because real signs were sent that Miami had real chance, when they probably never did.
I’m not much of a big game hunter… but I love marlin fishing and - yep - coming home empty is just part of the game sometimes.