At the annual UK alumni letterman golf outing I briefly met a young man who works for the athletic department in recruiting compliance. ( Sorry I forgot his name) So he really had his finger on the pulse of recruiting. He stated they hope OSU wins the national championship soon and often, for the following reasons.
1. Urban Meyer can win the Big Ten every year by dominating recruiting in Ohio, but to win the National Championship he will need to get a large share of the top players on a national basis.
2. Every player Meyer recruits outside of Ohio leaves another in this football rich state up for grabs.
3. Stoops has proved he can sell Ohio recruits on the concept of playing in the SEC and still be close to home, especially here in Cincinnati. The staff has proven they can compete against Cincinnati and the other the Big Ten for three and four star Ohio players.
4. If OSU wins the national championship top players from across the country will want to go to OSU. Since Meyer is limited to 25 schollys a year, each one signed out of state leaves another Ohio player for us to recruit. Stoops knows he has a better chance of recruiting top players in Ohio than locking horns in the deep south with the powers of the SEC.
The UK football staff has no illusions about us winning the SEC and making the final four playoffs. However they do know that a winning season, beating Louisville, and minor bowl games are within reach and can be accomplished on a regular basis. They see our long term success tied to the long term success of OSU. So we are better off Ohio State wins tonight.
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