[QUOTE=1bigdawg;769719][QUOTE=confucius say;769711]Mullen, largely, is not going to recruit better, according to the rankings, than he has. You have nearly a decade sample size.

Two things may make improved recruiting possible.

1) UNM will not be as much of a factor in-State for the next few years. This could not only lead to better recruiting, but also to more great seasons.

2) More really good seasons and more NFL stars could also help improve recruiting.

Our "hard work" message will probably keep us from being top 5, but we could score a top 10 every now and then.
No chance we have a top 10 recruiting class.

OM going down will likely only help with one or two players a year.

Why?

Because players that want to get paid will still go to schools that pay. Thus, look for Tennessee and Auburn to become a bigger factor in MS