I think with the higher star kids a lot of times you get higher star attitudes, meaning kids who think they are more talented than other kids and who think they deserve to start over others. Though not all high star kids are like this, it is common. Bo has always been a guy who wants to play his hardworking/disciplined/coachable kids. He expects the higher talent kids to work just as hard as the lower talent kids. If you look at our history with 4stars several have left the program because they thought they were good enough to get more playing time elsewhere (i.e. Aaron Green, Braylon Heard, Brion Carnes, Tyler Moore, Ryan Klachko, Chase Rome, Dijon Washington, Todd Peat, etc). If a four or five star kid comes in and works his butt off and follows the team rules and shows discipline off the field then Bo will start them over the lesser skilled player who does the same.
So to answer your questions... I don't think that is the goal with all our recruiting, but I do think it tends to play out that way depending on kids attitudes and stuff.
That's exactly what I was thinking. Of course I want the all-American talent with the all-American work ethic, but this day and age that seems harder and harder to find. I just feel like Bo thinks he would rather trade a little talent for better work ethic than the other way around.
Bo has consistently said he is looking for the right kid to fit the program....5 star player or not, if Bo don't "like" you (or your character) you probably don't get an offer....