Had an interesting convo today with someone involved in recruiting

Not going into to much detail about who he was but someone who's been in it for awhile. Interesting tid-bits from the conversation. Spent over an hour talking with him and it was really fun. So here is some things he said or mentioned when I asked questions.

1. Alabama doesn't cheat anymore(they did the first few years). Despite what people believe, they don't need to. Bama hasn't paid a player in years. Clemson does not either. They have enough proof of success that there is no need to offer money anymore and take a risk of being caught.

2. Not many teams actually pay. Most AD's are terrified of being caught and are very strict. So despite the claims "everyone pays", they don't according to him. Said it was really bad from 08-13 but has settled down greatly.

3. Two teams in the SEC are well known to be offering "benefits." One is obvious, one is somewhat obvious based on how he recruited at his other school. I'll let you guess which two they are. Title droughts are a good hint.

4. Said LSU is clean. I asked directly and he said Ed isn't that kind of guy. Auburn as far as he knows has been as well.

5. They suspect one team in the SEC has started too give extra "benefits", but no one has directly told them(players looking for counter offers). Newer coach, from the same system as another "benefit giving" head coach. Thinks it may be short term if it is happening to just get a more stable roster with talent that has been lacking at the program.

6. I asked if Florida could beat Georgia, CLemson, Bama with current talent level. Said the first yes, they believe they have an edge coaching wise but injuries would worry him greatly because their depth is better. I asked about the other two and he pretty much point blank said very little chance. Said their coaching is top notch, and they out talent everyone. You have to play perfect to beat them and everyone in CFB knows it. Coach speak they won't say it but not a person in CFB goes into a game with either confident.

Also: I mentioned the Rant and he immediately laughed. Yes, we are well known. Especially by the players. Asked if there are fake accounts from players and he didn't know.

Was pretty fun. I'm sure this gets 100 down votes because no proof, didn't happen. Couldn't not share it though either way, so take from it what you want, was really interesting stuff.