How important is recruiting to a college football program?

Question

Do you think that the college who spends more money on recruiting will sign the recruits who they want to sign? I ask this because of the fact that Kansas State has spent the most money in the Big XII this year on recruiting. They are also # 5 in the nation for the most money spent on recruiting.

What does it cost?

In a recent story on college sports recruiting in the Chronicle of Higher Education, Kansas State was No. 1 among all Big 12 schools in dollars spent on department-wide recruiting at $1.32 million.

That figure also ranked No. 5 in the nation, only behind Tennessee ($2.01 million), Notre Dame ($1.76), Florida ($1.45) and Auburn ($1.37).

From the Big 12, Nebraska was seventh ($1.28), Texas was 12th ($1.16), and Oklahoma No. 14 ($1.12).

The report indicates that K-State spent $450,000 for the use of private planes used for recruiting purposes.

http://www.themercury.com/k-statesports/article.aspx?articleId=2302196e8dcb4cce9cd7a2487fa3fcd7

Answer 1

It is very urgent  

Answer 2

What comes first the great WINNING program or the recruiting.  I don't think it matters what kind of money you have to spend if you have a losing program.  Notre Dame has had it rough the last couple of years, I think its going to make it harder for them to recruit the best players.  Reports are saying that Ohio state has been out recruiting Michigan, most likely because of their win streak over UofM in the last few years.  Even though money is very important, I think the legacy of the program, and the rankings over the last few years matter as well.  Recruiting is very important, solid players = solid programs.  But don't get me started on those coaches :)

Answer 3

well, if you don't recruit, then you won't get top players, and if you don't have good players, you won't win games, and if you don't win games, then your fan's won't come to games, and if your fan's won't come to games, you won't sell tickets and merch. which generates many millions of dollars for some schools.