major difference I see is if we strike out on top targets we have plans B, C, and D at almost every position we are recruiting. Under the previous regime(s), there was no backup plan. Even if we were only wanting one corner, we would offer one and just hope they committed.
There doesn't seem to be such a huge step down in the quality of the Plan B etc. guys UM is looking at after their main targets either. There is a level of talent that qualifies as "UM quality," if Golden is striking out on the top end, he goes after the guys at the lower end. He doesn't see Keith Bryant decommit and immediately go offer a scholarship to a Delmar Taylor. That was one thing that happened way too often under the last regime, missing out on polished D-1 prospects and replacing them with raw "upside" guys who are at high risk of flaming out. It compounded the problem, not only did you end up with guys who might never pan out, they had to pan out just to be average guys providing depth or working on ST.
Golden isn't going to get all the players he, or the fans want, but from the outside looking in, the thought process looks pretty sound and that's all I can ask for.
