just to add to the list
https://www.ballstatedaily.com/article/2018/07/ball-state... Nutrition is a big deal as most P5 conference school feed their athletes and have nutritionists on board. I have discussed this ad nauseum. Talking to coaches that have moved to other schools they discuss this as a major difference from Athens.
Practice facilities are a major selling point to athletes who are dedicated to their game and listen to players and coaches describe the Convo crunch with so many programs splitting time and facilities.
Sitting at the red light and watching a team that is hot and sweaty get bundled up for a mid practice maintenance lift, walk across the street, get unbundled, lift, get bundled back up and go back to the convo to finish practice in 20 degree weather and NOT expect them to get sick is a bit insane.
The reality is today's athletes and parents are looking at facilities with a greater understanding than 10 years ago. The academic center is a move in the right direction. Groce thought he had made a major change when he got Muscle Milk and snacks in the locker room but not much has been done since then. Kids living off campus are really at a disadvantage with regard to fueling their bodies. Those same kids who grew up eating Doritos and junk are on their own in an apt. There is a need for a nutritionist to monitor their intake....something we clamored for in the training room aand got with Majerus 30 years ago. Kids from the Detroit ghetto learned about food as fuel while Rick kept sitting in his hotel room and ordering pizzas every night while watching film. Can't win em all.