FSU football: Why it’s better for Noles to have recruiting momentum later
By Kelvin Hunt
FSU football could be on the verge of some recruiting momentum in the coming days and weeks. Let’s discuss why it’s best to not peak now, but later.
FSU football recruiting has been a hot topic during the coronavirus pandemic. College football recruiting is the only constant that must continue despite on-campus visits, spring games, or coaches going to high schools to evaluate.
It’s the one thing college football fans can talk about every day with situations being so fluid. One narrative we’ve discussed lately is why FSU football fans shouldn’t be hitting the panic button yet.
Teams like Tennessee are cooking with propane on the recruiting trails and have landed at least six commits in the past two weeks. A lot of them blue-chip players and some of the highest-rated players in their class.
We’ve also written about why the Noles could be on the verge of some recruiting momentum as some players seem to be trending that direction.
That got me thinking though.
Remember how spring 2018 went? Would it be better to have recruiting momentum NOW(like Tennessee)....or closer to/during the season in terms of building the best class possible?
— ChopChat.com (@ChopChat_) May 8, 2020
After all, Willie Taggart had FSU football with the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation roughly two years ago to the day. The 2018 season unfolded, FSU laid an egg against Virginia Tech in the opener, and that class fell off like Big Mac toppings.
Normally, I’m all about establishing momentum throughout the recruiting cycle. Small spurts here and there to keep the momentum sustainable always seem to work well. However, this recruiting cycle is different, and here’s why I think it’s best to not peak now, but have it happen closer or during the season.