Recruiting with Powerhouses

[a_maz_ing]

So after downloading Skillz roster, I started my 2nd NCAA 12 dyansty with my favorite school LSU and though the gameplay has been fun...I hate the recruiting. With Stanford, my only real competition was USC and Oregon but they were basically on my level since both failed to meet expectations while my recruiting pool went up after winning a championship and a 2nd one.

But with LSU (made a new coach btw) I have to deal with Oklahoma, Texas, Florida and Alabama, which doesn't even include OK state, Auburn, A&M, SC, FSU and Georgia.
I don't mind the increase in recruiting opponents as much as the quality. The first 4 teams I listed have at least a B in most categories and mostly As so it just feels like i'm relying more on hope that the recruits prefer me and that my strength's and their interest match-up. It's not as fun.

[L.A.V.A.]

I wouldn't say it's hope that you rely on, it's more persistance. when you're the only big fish all you have to do is express interest in a recruit and they're ready to sign. When you're competing with other big fish, you have to use your hours wisely. Knowing who you can dial back on and not lose ground and knowing when to out that 60 min in.

Another key component is knowing when to cut your loses. If you're down 300-400 pts, cut the prospect off your list and keep moving, don't pour in 60 min, it's a waste.

Hope this helps!

I use Penn St. and I always recruit very heavily against OSU and Mich, as well as smaller schools like Rutgers and Syracuse that will take a recruit from me if i don't pay them enough attention. It's meant to be challenging. Also, what level do you recruit on? I use AA

[OGKing]

You think you have it tough? Try putting ul monroe in the sec like I did in my old dynasty,.pure HELL

[Houndy]

Try Heisman, let's say it isn't easy

[ghettoqball]

Quote: Originally Posted by L.A.V.A.

I wouldn't say it's hope that you rely on, it's more persistance. when you're the only big fish all you have to do is express interest in a recruit and they're ready to sign. When you're competing with other big fish, you have to use your hours wisely. Knowing who you can dial back on and not lose ground and knowing when to out that 60 min in. Another key component is knowing when to cut your loses. If you're down 300-400 pts, cut the prospect off your list and keep moving, don't pour in 60 min, it's a waste. Hope this helps! I use Penn St. and I always recruit very heavily against OSU and Mich, as well as smaller schools like Rutgers and Syracuse that will take a recruit from me if i don't pay them enough attention. It's meant to be challenging. Also, what level do you recruit on? I use AA

I quit going after them if I'm down by 200. If the CPU is going after someone hard, chances are I'm not going to get them unless I get a well timed x2 week.

I don't even add prospects to my board if I'm down by more than 200 to start with (except for when I look at the prospects later in the year and notice that no one is going after them)

[ShaggyUte]

Quote: Originally Posted by ghettoqball

I quit going after them if I'm down by 200. If the CPU is going after someone hard, chances are I'm not going to get them unless I get a well timed x2 week. I don't even add prospects to my board if I'm down by more than 200 to start with (except for when I look at the prospects later in the year and notice that no one is going after them)

200? I think you are missing out on recruits. Then again it depends on who you play with. I usually play with Utah or Utah St and I ditch recruits after getting behind by 400-500. I've picked up a few recruits even after I've gone down to 500 behind. It's rare but it happens and usually it's near the end of the recruiting season.

[Rancid Radio]

All-American is the way to go with recruiting, very realistic. It's extremely difficult to get even pipeline recruits on Heisman, but AA is the perfect balance imo.