Quote Originally Posted by Todd4State View Post
I don't disagree. My thing is I look at recruiting spots like draft picks. And if you don't use a spot in a recruiting class you are wasting a pick. To me, I'd rather take a chance on a guy that's "marginal" that really wants to be at MSU than not use a spot on a guy. And in this case I'd rather sign and place a guy than not use a spot for that matter.
If signing Adams actually improves our chances of getting him, then I look at it as trading a draft pick to move up.

I get your point, and while there is some value with those last spots, it's just not near enough.