An article some 25-35 years ago explained this elemental part of recruiting per the Ohio St. way. Woody Hayes built the juggernaut with almost all of the HS coaches in Ohio in his back pocket.How hard is it to figure out that you need strong relationships with the high school football coaches in the state? I can see Hope struggling with this, but I am surprised that Hazell apparently had the same issue.
http://www.jconline.com/story/sport...s-brohm-build-local-recruiting-base/95024396/