First impressions are everything. It’s the saying you heard a million times growing up for a reason.
A similar concept applies in college football recruiting. Perception, at times, becomes reality.
Why do blue blood programs like Ohio State, Oklahoma and Florida consistently recruit at a high level? Well, part of it is perception. Those are the “cool” schools to go attend if you’re an 18-year old kid deciding where to play college football.
Think back to when you were in high school. Would it draw more buzz around town if you were going to Harvard because of family ties or if you were going to Northwestern on a full-ride scholarship?