He might have seen Foster's 21 TDs in this offense balanced by Chase's 18 per catch and Vick's toss to Foster in the bowl. Then there is the chance to play for Dixon. Depends on if after a rough year you can see the glass as half full.

BG

Wow. 9 years into the Solich era and we can't win a recruiting battle with a BG team that just lost their coach.

But no worries guys...I'm sure Solich has a possession receiver with no other offers waiting to scoop up that schollie. Would it help you to know that he has plenty of "heart?"

Not that this really matters all that much. And I'd prefer it if we didn't have to go dumpster diving in the alley behind the 'Shoe' to get players....but it just goes to show how little progress we've made in recruiting. I'm sure that getting whipped by MAC East teams 2 consecutive years doesn't help. But really....all this "success" has moved the needle only a few ticks in the last decade. Very disappointing.

This is not at all surprising.  If you just boil it down to looking at offensive film of the Bobcats or BG, not the final score.  What offense looks more exciting and diversified to you?  Undecided QB at OHIO or young stud at BG?  

Oy vey, Monroe. Are you making this argument because you think there are those who believe "imagination, smarts and coaching DON'T matter?

What is your goal?

Plus, you have to remember the level of athlete recruited by Auburn. Their athletes are so talented that theyre able to contribute and play great at an earlier time in their careers.

These 65 year old eyeballs just tell me have middle of the road MAC talent, period.  And, I agree, after 9 years i thought we would be way ahead of the MAC in recruiting battles.  If we really are better in recruiting then our coaching staff has lost a step vs the competition.  Probably a bit of both is the reason for the record this year.

Casper71, If you expected coach to walk in and recruit like Nebraska I think you doomed yourself to disappointment. Nebraska recruiters have the fifth winningest program all time, 50 bowls, world class facilities, Heisman and Outland trophies, 110 First Team All-Americans, 69 First Team Academic All-Americans, a Rimington Trophy named for a school player. Why should Ohio be way ahead in recruiting battles? It has been nine years and Ohio's facilities are just representative and the IPF is still not finished. Early on coach Solich's staff was dragging around baggage that was Ohio football. They have done well for Ohio through coaching and the hard work of their recruits. Wait, there is another topic that celebrates a first team Freshman All-American from Ohio. He is listed with players from Florida State, Auburn, Ohio State, UCLA, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Florida, Michigan State and Miami of Fla. Wait, there is an Ohio Player catching passes from a Heisman Trophy winner in the pros. Wait, there is an Ohio rookie on the NY Giants roster, really, check it out. Ohio is winning, contending in the MAC, bowling and winning bowls. Ohio has made great strides as a program, but, explain to me why would the expectation be for Ohio to be "way ahead of the MAC?"

blitz, seems L.C. has established that Ohio is winning most battles. This case, like the QB that went to BC last year was lost for personal reasons. Best wishes to Lewis. Hope BG is a good place to play.