Big Question on eve of NSD ...

[Dreamliner]

Since almost all the horses are already in the barn, so to speak, will Muschamp again be saddled with questions, about his closing skills, if he doesn't snag a notable or two tomorrow ?

[ETGator1]

No. UF already had one closing at EE time with Robinson and Anzalone. It looks like we'll pick up Bostwick and Clark with shots at Bower and Reed. What more can people want? UF will be a consensus top 4 class if we don't take any more players and retain what we have.

Again, I think we'll get two more. If we close what we are likely to have, upper 20s, it is ridiculous to say Muschamp isn't a closer.

[gator7_5]

Absolutely some idiots will complain. I can name 3 likely candidates. But I won't.

[gatorex]

I've been in sales and organizational management my entire life. Looking at the macro view he's gained agreement early and often (early commitments) as the process played out, so that by the time a decision needs to be made by those wanting to be part of the future (a few recruits still uncommitted/undecided) they can either choose to help increase the odds of greater success or go find "employment" elsewhere. In my estimation he's already achieved the desired success (top 5 class), everyone else is gravy. You'll never get 100% buy-in from everyone recruited by us despite our best efforts.

[UFreak]

I am stoked with the class that we have. That being said, I would love some gravy. Especially in the form of Bostwick and Clark.

[ChartsandGrafs]

As long as there are no defections I can't see why anyone would have questions.

[gatordee]

I am thrilled with this class. WM landed some great players but even better, he landed great players at positions of need.

[GATORAZ]

we will get a few more tomorrow but ESPN is going to tell people that CWM already closed. Tom luginbill from ESPN said CWM will sleep well tonight because we already filled our needs.

[your_perfect_enemy]

Originally Posted by GATORAZ

we will get a few more tomorrow but ESPN is going to tell people that CWM already closed. Tom luginbill from ESPN said CWM will sleep well tonight because we already filled our needs.

I'd say both are probably true. We've filled our needs, don't have to worry about defections and he will knows the 2-4 recruits announcing for us tomorrow that he's technically already closed. throw in a smokin hot wife and a couple of weeks off coming up, I'd be sleeping well tonight as well.

It's gotta be good to be Will Muschamp

[Jaggator]

Originally Posted by your_perfect_enemy

I'd say both are probably true. We've filled our needs, don't have to worry about defections and he will knows the 2-4 recruits announcing for us tomorrow that he's technically already closed. throw in a smokin hot wife and a couple of weeks off coming up, I'd be sleeping well tonight as well.

It's gotta be good to be Will Muschamp

[StrangeGator]

Not by anyone credible.

Very glad not to be waiting for what's his name that went to USC or what's his name that ended up tearing it up at Maryland. Only room for plus-ones or plus .5 DL.

Big class, quantity and quality, versatility, EEs, good kids, major needs filled.

"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night."

[oragator1]

Originally Posted by gatorex

I've been in sales and organizational management my entire life. Looking at the macro view he's gained agreement early and often (early commitments) as the process played out, so that by the time a decision needs to be made by those wanting to be part of the future (a few recruits still uncommitted/undecided) they can either choose to help increase the odds of greater success or go find "employment" elsewhere. In my estimation he's already achieved the desired success (top 5 class), everyone else is gravy. You'll never get 100% buy-in from everyone recruited by us despite our best efforts.

Yep. In a sense (and I am not rationalizing because I would love to get them all), losing them late is a sign that other schools have greater needs then we do because we lose most over PT and inter-class competition. That indicates strength not weakness, it happened a lot to Meyer too late. People will point out Bama, but three natties in four years puts you in a different category, they are the exception.
But these late kids wait to see where they can get on the field quickest as the dust settles late in the process and go to those schools. Clark has less competition at OSU, Ramsey has less at FSU, Mcavoy less at Wisconsin. Timmons at KY etc. It's an indication we are already in good shape, as much as I wish we could close with a flurry.