A roadmap is requested: How to build up a small school to a powerhouse!

[TheJustPull]

Usually my dynasty I pick a big time school and roll with it. I did two season w michigan when i first got the game but now I want to try something different. I chose Nevada after looking at some of the smaller schools and have never been more lost ha ha. They are B average on all side of the ball and play in the WAC.
My first game with them was a wipe out, Oregon beat me 51-17.
I have a solid MLB, a pretty decent WR and a meh QB.
How can I build this school up? What's a good recruiting strategy?

[JalenTigh]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheJustPull

Usually my dynasty I pick a big time school and roll with it. I did two season w michigan when i first got the game but now I want to try something different. I chose Nevada after looking at some of the smaller schools and have never been more lost ha ha. They are B average on all side of the ball and play in the WAC. My first game with them was a wipe out, Oregon beat me 51-17. I have a solid MLB, a pretty decent WR and a meh QB. How can I build this school up? What's a good recruiting strategy?

Nevada is not exactly a small school.... I was thinking when I saw your post title you were taking over a MAC or Sunbelt team.

[ZoeK35]

It really depends on what kind of Offense and Defense you like to run. I usually build up the Offense first. Then move to defense. Depending on what you already have. I like to try to get two solid RB and a fast WR with Possesion WR in my first recruiting class. I also try to get at least 2 qb's and also try to get 5 OL in my first year. That gives you a good base for the O. After that then I focus on D and build a Secondary first then LB's then DL. Hope this helps and good luck building small schools is fun once you get your guys.

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Quote: Originally Posted by JalenTigh

Nevada is not exactly a small school.... I was thinking when I saw your post title you were taking over a MAC or Sunbelt team.

He probably meant small in the national relevance sense

[TheShizNo1]

I'd be interested to here what others do. Here's what I do:

The first season I look at as a wash. It's more like a try out for anyone other than seniors. Recruiting wise, i decide on my system and recruit to that. Within that, I start of recruiting defense and offensive lineman. I'll usually throw a QB and low rated RB with decent skills in there later on. The first couple years of recruiting will be heavy on JUCO's also. I always make sure I recruit 1 QB every year.

Usually I have a decent team in year two and by years 3 and 4 I'm having good winning seasons.

I emphasize find a system and recruit towards it. Don't pay so much attention to how many stars the recruit is.

[TDenverFan]

Quote: Originally Posted by NoFatGirlz4Me37

He probably meant small in the national relevance sense

Nevada was 12th last year, I believe...

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Quote: Originally Posted by TDenverFan

Nevada was 12th last year, I believe...

sure....i was just tryin to interpret his thinking....i do agree nevada isn't the smallest school out there to build up

[TheShizNo1]

Quote: Originally Posted by TDenverFan

Nevada was 12th last year, I believe...

And name any time in the past 3-5 years they've been close to that. Their not a permanent national fixture ala USC, Oklahoma, OSU, etc