He chose Rutgers because that's where he wants to be. Just like his brother. Where their father went to school was irrelevant. There isn't a school in the country Colin Kurdyla couldn't have went to. He chose to go to Rutgers.Njlaxx11 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 18, 2023 6:59 amout of the 12 coming in for the 23 class, 4 are from NJ - 33% is good for me.BigTom5 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 17, 2023 3:09 pmIrrelevant? If you think the Kirst brothers would have transferred to Rutgers without their family ties then you live in a fantasy world.1766 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 17, 2023 1:53 pmYou mean his brother who was also highly recruited? Family ties are irrelevant in recruiting. Players make decisions on where they want to be, not where daddy went to school.BigTom5 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 14, 2023 1:40 pmIs the worm really turning or were they only able to land a high-end NJ prospect because his dad was an alum and his brother is on the team. Seems like a one-off event brought about by strong family ties. If they truly were gaining momentum in the state, wouldn’t you see a stronger 2024 class of NJ recruits?1766 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 14, 2023 12:53 pmNew Jersey kids can be fickle. However, the proverbial worm is turning. This class Coach Brecht was able to land what is the clear number 1 player in the state.SCLaxAttack wrote: ↑Fri Jul 14, 2023 9:54 amA few years ago it was Brecht not recruiting, or not successfully recruiting, NJ kids. In recent years the portal has provided a new line of attack.Njlaxx11 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 14, 2023 6:21 amthis is just what lorin does - comes in and talks. he might not even be a real person.blue angels wrote: ↑Thu Jul 13, 2023 4:41 pmare you both about 13? There is absolutly NO WAY either one of you ever attended Rutgers or Army.
I've often wondered how he got this burr under his saddle.
They may not be the biggest factor in recruiting, but they definitely are a factor.
kurdyla is highly rated and whether you want to say the only reason he chose rutgers was from family ties, then so be it. a 6'2", 190 lb midfielder probably has a plethora of schools to choose from. they have a 3 star from the pingry school and 2 other solid NJ lacrosse players coming in.
I could foresee a few more Jersey players each class but it won't be a lot. Coach Brecht has a recruiting strategy and part of that involves geography.