Earlier this week, Urban Meyer and his staff reeled in the best haul of talent ever recorded in the vaunted history of Ohio State football. While analyzing incoming recruits is a relatively recent phenomenon, coming into the mainstream over the past 15 years in a sport with nearly a century-and-a-half of history, the impact of Meyer's recruiting efforts will undoubtedly be felt on the field for years to come.
Of course, just because the public is only now noticing the process doesn't mean a focus on attracting athletes with elite size and ability is new to coaches in Columbus.