Meyer, Kiffin among head coaches with greatest recruiting impact
Each season, Rivals.com recognizes the top 25 assistant coaches who excel on the recruiting trail. But there are some ace recruiters in head coaching ranks, too. Here are five who made a big impact for their programs this recruiting season.
Urban Meyer, Florida
Meyer is known for pouring his heart and soul into the relationships with his players and recruits. Those bonds helped seal the deal with many of the nation’s top 2010 prospects. No. 1 player Ronald Powell said his relationship with Meyer was the reason he signed with the Gators — despite questions about whether Meyer was going to take an extended leave of absence.
Lane Kiffin, USC
Kiffin has quickly established himself as one of the best recruiting head coaches in the game. He worked hard to help the Trojans hold on to an elite class when he arrived in Los Angeles, and he also helped seal the deal down the stretch with a number of high-profile recruits. “Coach Kiffin, he’s the man,” five-star receiver Markeith Ambles said. “He’s one of the biggest reasons why I’m a Trojan. He knows how to really build a relationship with you and make you feel like you have a great bond with him.”
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2/11/10
