Miami has been doing its best this spring to promote its recruiting brand through social media, but the staff took it one step further with a recent video. The Hurricanes posted a six-minute video to YouTube documenting the conversations the staff has when deciding whether to make a scholarship offer to a recruit. The meeting doesn’t get contentious, but there is some spirited debate among the staff. Defensive coordinator Mark D'Onofrio was a big fan of the player; others were not convinced.
It is pretty eye opening to hear some of the coaches speak about intangibles and instinct vs. raw athletic ability. How much does a 40-yard dash time mean if a player can't perform on the field? Matt Porter of the Palm Beach Post has a more thorough breakdown for Hurricanes fans and the more hardcore recruitniks.
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