Dan Hawkins is getting recognition from recruiting experts, media and fans alike for his efforts in a 2-10 season leaving many to wonder how he's doing it.
Ran smack into an article from yesterday that mirrors the situation at Colorado.
From CNNSI.com, the story looks at Illinois coach Ron Zook and his recruiting off yet another terrible campaign.
"Zook can't comment publicly about specific recruits until Signing Day (Feb. 7), but in a recent interview on Illinois' official Web site, he was asked the program's recruiting success in general. 'It's all about people,' said Zook. 'Our players -- they're excited. They're looking forward to the direction our program is going ... When you've got a team like that, [recruits] feel that energy and that excitement, and there's no question in their minds that this program is going to get to where it's supposed to be.''
Stewart Mandel, who wrote the story, then added a quote from another source, that makes me take notice more.
"Speaking about his decision to go with the Illini over his more prestigious suitors, (Martez) Wilson told the Chicago Tribune he felt comfortable with the Illini's coaching staff -- specifically Zook. 'I like this dude,' said Wilson. 'He wasn't an uptight white coach."
You know where I'm going with this, don't you?
No agenda, just a comparison.
I think what those Illini recruits see in Zook, CU recruits see in Hawkins.
Personality and salesmanship matter.
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