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Will the recruiting fallout be as bad as it was after the 2013 season?

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I can see this class falling apart as much as the 2014 class did. I know we don't want to discuss this but it is probable that every good commit is currently being called by other schools.
 
Please don't talk about it. It's like a no-hitter. Spectator discussions magically set off real events that otherwise wouldn't happen.
 
The class already put out a statement publicly supporting Flood and the program, so unless Flood is fired, this suspension doesn't seem to effect much.
 
For some recruits there is a distinct & substantial difference between 2013 & now -
In 2013 Rutgers was not yet 'officially' a Big Ten team (yes, it was essentially a done deal - any thinking person knew it was in the future - but it was not yet 'done')
Now Rutgers is a bona-fide member of the Big Ten - it is genuine - it is tangible it is for real!
Recruits know they will go up against Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State, Penn State .....
 
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The class already put out a statement publicly supporting Flood and the program, so unless Flood is fired, this suspension doesn't seem to effect much.

IIIRC the 2013 kids, after each de-commit, kept saying/tweeting "I'm still committed," and the like - whatever - so remember: they're kids. I would take the "statement" with a grain of salt for now.
 
The recruiting period has changed significantly in the last 2-3 years. The majority of teams have 20+ recruits already committed before the season starts. Just 3-4 years ago, Rutgers would have had 2-3 recruits during the summer. The better teams are waiting for the top 5-4 star recruits to make their final commitment and then there's a scramble to fill the remaining openings with 3 stars. Yes, we might get a few commits that De commit but nothing to the extend of 2013. Most of the de commits were 4 stars recruits. Most teams are almost filled. In addition, our fans think our recruits are much better than their ranking which is only in their minds.
 
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