ESPN just put out a very interesting article on Jimbo's Fisher's old school recruiting style at FSU. Take from it what you will but it really seems to show the preeminence of relationships and the reputation/history of a program on the recruiting trial. The full article can be found at the link below...
With the exception of Brewster, no Florida State coach has tweeted since 2014. Seven have less than six tweets. One assistant takes it a step further and secured a private account. Fisher, entering his seventh season as head coach, says he doesn't have a Twitter account. Other than posing for a picture or becoming the casualty of a sneak Snapchat video, Fisher's recruiting presence on Twitter is nonexistent.
The Seminoles seem to have filed away a No. 1 class while attracting the fewest headlines, as social media has become recruiting's petri dish. Tweets of Harbaugh's recruiting conduct in January were so prevalent they fell a single-step short of purchased promotion. Brian Kelly shipped an equipment truck to a Georgia recruit's doorstep. Even stoic Nick Saban saw an opportunity to flash some youth to future prospects with a well-rounded dance repertoire with the cameras on.
When Fisher realized he was poised for a big signing day with six new ESPN 300 commitments, he asked all to speak demurely into the camera. Thank coaches and supporters, pick a hat and give way to the next blue chip ready to announce for the Seminoles. No planes, please. They don't need any more critical headlines.
Disclaimer: I am not now, nor have I ever been a fan of Jimbo Fisher or the Criminoles.
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It's pretty easy to stick to "the old-fashioned way" when you have some of the biggest brands, funding, and winning records in college football. You don't need to try alternative recruiting methods when you have decades of success that basically means every recruit knows who you are before you know who they are.
besides, everyone knows that FSU hands out "get out of jail free" cards with every signed LOI...
laveranues coles would like a word
don't go bringing your facts into this. Seriously, what is it with kids today? Everyone knows jokes about FSU keeping players out of jail are sacrosanct. What's next, UVa actually has people go to their spring games? Sam Rogers is mortal? Bucky's stopped growing?
jk jk have a leg
Old school recruiting, so stacks of cash, hookers and cocaine?
hey, if it ain't broke, don't break it.
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yeah like he was going to do a show and tell on how to land a #1 recruiting class