We aren't at the level of Michigan/Ohio State and never have been when it comes to "recruiting". We have historically pulled in some very good classes but where we make our hay is on the coaching front. We are not lacking in talent that is for sure but those two other schools are sitting in hotbeds of big time talent... namely in Ohio. They can get more highly kids to commit early.
Els is also right. We won't see a lot of kids committing to us unless one they grew up Husker fans or they are from the "500 mile" region. This is about the time of year when those East/West coast kids finally start to be able to get to Lincoln for a visit. Regional kids (Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota, etc) it is no problem to visit Lincoln but there are only so many of those kids of a high caliber to do so.
We just have to remember to be patient even if it is not easy to do. The class always fills up and it is always top notch.