Well that's...depressing. I know you can't judge how good a recruiting class is based on these rankings, but I'd like them to get at least a couple of "elite" guys. I just don't understand why is it that ND is struggling to get these guys whereas schools like A&M, South Carolina, UCLA and Michigan, which haven't done shit in years are doing just fine.
It truly does pay to have no academic standard in football. Why can't the ND philosophy work out for them in recruiting for a change. It just seems that no recruit in this class seems to give 2 licks of shit about the educational side of college.
I get Michigan, but South Carolina has had three straight 11-2 seasons. A&M had the Manziel factor, plus that offence puts up points. UCLA in recent years cashed in the most from USC sanctions, they pulled in more top talent than normal.
I understand your point, however. It's just the mindset of the prospects. Some are more focused on football, school is not a concern for them. Sure, they may work "somewhat hard" in some bullshit general studies major (is that even a major?), but ultimately, their goal is the NFL and they want to go to the best programs that will get them there while not having to worry or stress over the academic principles of a collegiate education.
However, ND has pulled in many of the nation's top prospects over the last few years because not only do these players want the challenge of playing one of the toughest schedules in the nation, they more importantly, want to challenge themselves in the classroom. And let's face it, many of you would probably understand, ND is a challenge. You'll be pushed and guided in many ways to help you achieve excellence.
Simple fact: It's not for everybody. ND knows it, and prospects know it too.
