I spoke to the father of a high ranked recruit a few days ago and didn't like what I heard regarding our recruiting.
For a lack of better words it seems like amateur hour compared to the way other big programs recruit. There's a lack of detail with out recruiting.
I can't go into too much detail without exposing who the kid is, but everything he said made perfect sense. Look at our staff. Who the **** has ever recruited on a high level, at a big program?
Other schools have shown much more detail when recruiting this particular prospect, particularly Auburn, Georgia, Bama and Clemson. They had this kid's film completely broken down with notes (on paper). And they went over these notes with the recruit in person, telling them exactly what they like/dislike about their ability and where he fits into their scheme.
I'm told Miami isn't doing the little things to make kids feel wanted. And I ain't talking about bags. I won't even go there, cause I won't repeat what I was told regarding that. It's other things, man. Hospitality type ****. Even the way they facetime the kids and little stuff like that. The whole coaching staff playing catch with the prospects brothers and family members. Little things.
I was also told that their communication tailors off sometimes once they have a kid committed. (might explain some of the decommits)
This kid never felt wanted from Miami like he did from the other big time programs. And this particular kid loves The U.
That's a problem, no matter what way you slice it. Making them feel wanted/loved/etc is part of the process. That's your main **** job as a recruiter. LOL
Now I know some of you are gonna argue this, mostly cause you don't wanna hear it. But that's the point-of-view from someone who's involved in the process. It's a non-bias opinion from someone who has interacted with dozens of football staffs.
