I agree with your first paragraph, that makes a lot of sense. However I believe that other schools as I mentioned in my previous post don't have to "sell" their program like Iowa does. If they were to win consistently 8+ wins very season then I believe that will change but doesn't look like that is going to happen.
As for the second paragrahp, I think that this year isn't quite as good for 4* talent compared to the past two years but they also don't have too many 2* guys either. Although stars only matter when it comes to what they do on the field. Iowa has to get better top end talent and get them to succeed on the field. By that they need to coach them and motivate them. It just seems that the 3* - 4* kids Iowa does get a lot of them don't pan out or excel enough to make a huge difference on the field. Other schools are starting to get more out of their kids, people used to say that about Iowa, not so true anymore![/QUOTE]
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* That's a given but that's not where we're at recently or in the last 3 years. You asked what we could do different. I think we can improve recruiting which more likely allows some of those 8+ win seasons.
* A given as well but stars have been the best overall indicator that's been developed. Iowa has less of a chance for gaining top drawer talent than many others for another reason. Iowa is near the bottom in the BIG as it relates to offers extended to the ESPN's Top 300 players. We don't even bother to offer to much degree to these players according to the ESPN stats. That's a mindset problem that starts with Ferentz. It certainly lessens our chances of getting some of that top end talent you refer to.
* Perhaps, but I believe differences in talent are a better explanation. We lack speed in many positions on both sides of the ball. I see it in most games. You recruit speed you don't grow it or build it.
