Pikiell's comments to a recruit once again hints at his initial recruiting approach

[RU-Choppin-Ohio]

The most recent visitor was quoted as saying something that confirms what Pikiell said about recruiting under the radar guys looking for a challenge to compete in the Big 10. His message to recruits is consistent with his public comments about his plans.

Per Luke Loewe - "He wants to turn around the program and he told me he needs players like me who are hard workers, who will defend and want a challenge.”

 

[AshSaturday]

Similar to another comment on this board re football recently to me this means Pikell knows hes not gonna land 5-star players/anytime soon so hes attempting to improve players with good character who fit his system.

 

[Caliknight]

Which, short of handing out bags of cash, is how this will need to get done.

 

[PiscatawayMike]

Per Luke Loewe - "He wants to turn around the program and he told me he needs players like me who are hard workers, who will defend and want a challenge.”

:cool2:

 

[drewbagel423]

Which, short of handing out bags of cash, is how this will need to get done.

At this point we may need bags of cash just for the under-the-radar guys.

 

[Mr_Twister]

The sales pitch has to be playing time and competing on a big stage (national Big Ten network) against great competition. Leverage Big Ten membership. We have 25 years of experience with what does not work. We can not let history continue to repeat itself.