This is based on your total number of current verbals and how they rank.... It's still a long way to the actual signing date...


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3. Of the coaching staffs hired this offseason, who is making the biggest impression on the recruiting trail?

Jeremy Crabtree's answer:
I think you'd be naïve if you didn't say Tennessee. I say this not just because of the recruiting wars that already are raging in SEC territory; rather, it's Tennessee's national approach that makes this even more relevant. The Vols are working on prospects in almost every corner of the nation, and they're going to be factors on prospects in Florida, Texas, California and even in places like Washington and in the Northeast. They're all over the place, and they've without question made the biggest impression so far.

Barry Every's answer:
I am going to surprise everyone and say Washington, which currently sits on seven commitments, six of which are from in-state prospects. The Huskies have seen hard times for several years, but coach Steve Sarkisian looks to be using a formula that has helped a lot of coaches successfully rebuild programs: sign every possible in-state prospect. If he can cherry-pick a few difference-makers from California, it won't be long before he turns around this program.

Mike Farrell's answer:
To me, it's Auburn. They are up against it in-state with Alabama basically owning the state right now, but Gene Chizik has hired a great staff. They are aggressive and they impress every recruit that comes to visit. The early returns are positive.

Jamie Newberg's answer:
It's early, but if I had to pick one, I would say Auburn. The Tigers might have only four commitments, but many elite prospects are high on Auburn and I think the staff made a lot of noise with the recent "Tiger Prowl" and the use of a stretch limo for a week. Gene Chizik hired a great staff and they closed well with this last class. Having said that, they have their work cut out for them. Alabama has dominated in-state recruiting recently. My sleeper is Syracuse. The Orange will surprise some people this season on the recruiting trail.

Barton Simmons' answer:
I think you have to at least mention Auburn because of the way that staff has been able to drum up a lot of excitement from a lot of big-name players, but it's hard to pick against Tennessee. What that staff was able to do post-signing day was ridiculous: The No. 1 player in the country, a five-star cornerback and a Rivals100 running back. Even though they've ruffled some feathers along the way, I don't think there's any doubt that Lane Kiffin's staff has shaken up the recruiting landscape the most.