I understand what you are saying wooly, but it doesn't change the fact that we aren't getting the guys so therefore we have to recruit the other guys. If you miss you still need linebackers, and therefore may have to take some flyers.
Recruiting is more than just the coaches getting out and talking to players, because if it wasn't than there wouldn't be much of a difference between Alabama, and UNLV. It is about tradition, success on the gridiron, weather, academics, and the list could go on. If those things don't fit into what the kids want than there is no use recruiting them.
The linebacker position has so far been an outlier in the Brian Kelly era, and not the norm for all positions. Is that because they recruit linebackers differently than the rest of the prospects? Why do they seem to have success at some of the other positions such as the offensive line and not linebacker? Do you think they are doing things differently in that regard?
Edit: Also I am not one to gush over many prospects before they step onto the football field in real DI action, it isn't worth it. There is really no telling who will be great and who won't. This kid Kolin Hill has just as much of a chance to be the next Ray Lewis as anyone else in this class for all we know.
by the other. There is no way that physically he isn't as gifted as many of the high 3
