I always get the sense that Western US schools have a harder time recruiting because of the quality of schools. Similar to the SEC, the schools that populate the WAC, in particular, have a hard time attracting much over 1 or 2 star recruit. OHIO has had an easier turn around due to Solich's pedigree and the fact that the majority of the schools in the region are either elite programs (BIG10) or MAC schools that OHIO has been able to complete well against, especially recruiting wise.

The fact of the matter is, the South is where the vast majority of top talent is. OHIO has done a good job of reaching down into Tennessee, Georgia and even Florida, spreading out their message and getting well schooled talent; that is something Davie will have a hard time overcoming.