I agree that he'll grab a few three star guys that had an offer from us but he'll never talk blue chippers into playing in a league that's basically Conference USA with a new name. This is a big blow to the teams looking to pick up our scraps. This move has a chance to actually weaken the Big 10 in that respect, however negligible that impact may be. 

MWolverines15 wrote: Cincinnati is adding alot as far as facilities for sports. They have a big name coach and it sounds like they are heading to the ACC. Cincinnati is defintely going in the right direction as far as what they need to do to land the big time recruits. I wouldn't be surprised to see them get 2-3 a year.

I think the only way they go to the ACC is if the ACC losses a few more teams which would make them about equal with the Big East.  No way in hell Cincinnati gets 2-3 kids a year OSU wants.

BrRoss wrote: I personally feel as though Michigan is still our biggest threat for stealing the big name recruits, followed by Frank Solich at Ohio University.  Big name recruits likely will not flock to Cincinnati because of Tuberville, and history shows Cincy coaches usually stay there very short term.

BrRoss wrote: I personally feel as though Michigan is still our biggest threat for stealing the big name recruits, followed by Frank Solich at Ohio University.  Big name recruits likely will not flock to Cincinnati because of Tuberville, and history shows Cincy coaches usually stay there very short term.

cintibuck wrote: Will it make a little harder?  Yes, if TT becomes successful.  No one is going to argue that UC is comparable to Ohio State.  However, there are players that the Buckeyes will keep an eye on and see how they develop.  Or, maybe there is a recruiting season that an Ohio player is Plan B, if Plan doesn't work out.  An agressive UC team can make Ohio State spend a little more time with their tragets.  So, from that point of view yes it will make it a little harder.  Its no different than when MSU or Illinois comes into Ohio and offers every kid with potential a scholarship.  Ultimately, they elite players may pick Ohio State, but its still a distraction for the Buckeyes.

The closest recent example I can think of is with the recruitment of Akise Teague.  Yes, he would have been a Buckeye if they have offered.  However, with limited scholarships and little need for another RB, the Bucks passed on him.  However, there were rumors that if Boom Herron had decide to leave and open up a scholarship Akise Teague would have been offerred a scholarship.  Many thought by then Akise would have turned down the scholarship since he was fully committed to play for UC.

If you follow UC recruits, they have significantly improved in the past 10 years.  Before, they were only competing for MAC type players.  However, now they are pulling in players that many BIG teams would covet.  Will they be a direct competitor to Ohio State.  No, but it can make recruiting just a little harder for the Buckeyes.