They [Stoops and Carroll] have a unique ability to plan for the short term and the long term at the same time. |
They have the stature now where they can appeal to anyone, anyplace. |
They're both total recruiting powerhouses. |
You can have all the talent in the world and have a mediocre team. You see it all the time. The bottom line is it's all about coaching. The success of a football team has everything to do with leadership at the top. |
You don't see Penn State hanging on in the latter stages of these recruiting races for difference makers. People like [Michigan safety and Pennsylvania native] Marlin Jackson . |