[socalstanfan1]

[quote author=socalstanfan1 link=topic=7902.msg110034#msg110034 date=1420515301]
It is always possible that Stanford was Wilkins' top choice but that he was not admitted.

Unfortunately, recruiting is a zero sum game.  There is no value achieved by getting close or coming in second place.  Donnelly is visiting for the big recruiting weekend, so there might be reason to feel optimistic about him.
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I understand that. My comment was aimed at the idea that somehow Clemson is emerging as a rival for us in the south. For a lot of recruits the biggest issue is not whether they should choose Stanford over some other option, it's whether they can get through the admissions process.

[socalstanfan1]

[quote author=socalstanfan1 link=topic=7902.msg110034#msg110034 date=1420515301]
It is always possible that Stanford was Wilkins' top choice but that he was not admitted.

Unfortunately, recruiting is a zero sum game.  There is no value achieved by getting close or coming in second place.  Donnelly is visiting for the big recruiting weekend, so there might be reason to feel optimistic about him.
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I understand that. My comment was aimed at the idea that somehow Clemson is emerging as a rival for us in the south. For a lot of recruits the biggest issue is not whether they should choose Stanford over some other option, it's whether they can get through the admissions process.