re: 2022 Football recruiting

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There are several folks on here who have justified the past weak classes by using the “stars dont matter as much as coaching up” argument. I dont know where they are now but we’ll now see how much stars matter. We have a galaxy of stars this year.

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Obviously to compete at the highest level it takes stars and coaching, and with Pinkle enjoying some success with the latter the fans know the coaching-first model can work. What's scary is Tennessee has been recruiting at this level for our entire existence in the SEC and ain't won jack shite.

What's never been known is if Mizzou could pull Top 10-15 classes in a state where the passion is reserved for the professionals. And for this to be sustainable they're going to have to flip the fan culture which in my mind has always been the tougher nut to crack.

Drink and the donors are doing their part, but how do you flip the culture to make tickets to Faurot a hot item? IMO - and I could be wrong with this - but it starts with the student body and Boone County + surrounding. They're the most readily available to attend. Ignite their passion and radiate it outward. Then work the hell out of the St. Louis and Kansas City media and business parterships to gain as much coverage as possible.

I know I've mentioned this before but the Cardinals have become the masters of free promotion and getting asses in the seats by means of their giveaways. They've built business partnerships to defray the cost of shite like bobbleheads - and it works. Is it a gimmick? Yes, but who wouldn't love a Drinkwitz bobblehead on their shelf?

Flipping the fan culture is going to be a massive undertaking, but we have the right man at the helm which is the hardest part. Hopefully Drink has the right people around him to execute the public relations phase of this building project.