Why is it an either/or? Its great the assistants are out on the recruiting trail and they probably do connect better with the students based on age and disposition. BUT Bobby is still the HEAD COACH. He runs the team and the program. The student athletes ultimately play for him, not the assistants. And certainly not a recruiting director. In order to commit to play at UM, you are committing to play and sacrifice for the head coach. Because he is ultimately the one asking you and motivating you to be at your best, and do whatever is required to get there. I understand Bobby can't meet and recruit every kid out there. But he doesn't seem to have any in-person visits with recruits for several years now. And in light of MSU's recruiting prowess and Vigen showing up and hitting the recruiting trail, its hard not to think that showing up, as the Head Coach, and making a kid feel important, matters.
