This year, I have written several articles reflecting on the efforts of the USC Trojans in the recruiting wars that dominate prep news at this time of year.
Titled, "Laying the Foundation," these articles are my effort to follow the progress of the Trojans as they vie for the best high school players in the nation.
For successful college football programs, the recruiting and signing of a talented athlete is the difference between winning and losing.
It's that simple.
It doesn't matter how well you coach a player or how brilliant your game plan is, without the talent to implement that coaching and utilize that game plan, it is all for nought.
So, for me, recruiting is an integral part of any successful college football program.
Of course, part of what goes into the recruiting process is finding out the mental make-up of the student-athlete you are attempting to sign.
We read stories everyday of a kid who makes a bad choice and finds themselves being kicked off a team or, God forbid, being incarcerated for that lapse of judgment.
For coaches, part of the recruiting process is also determining the values that a prospective st...
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