There is a huge myth going around about any disadvantage that Purdue and the rest of the BIG10 have when recruiting athletes.
Most Universities have some program that achieves a reputation as “superior” to others. Purdue‘s Engineering School is well deserving of it’s excellent recognition. At the same time, UL’s Speed engineering school may not be anywhere close to the size of Purdue, but it‘s graduates are equally coveted by those companies who hire them. UL’s research partnership with UNC is currently a well-kept secret, but over time will gain the recognition that goes with success.
The vast majority of athletes who compete in their school’s respective sports programs are generally enrolled in their undergraduate classes and there is very little difference in qualification for recruiting purposes. Rondale Moore serves as a perfect example; he was a 5’7” freak athlete from Trinity who was recruited by most everyone including UL and Purdue. He did not graduate from Purdue, as he left early to do what everyone expected him to do …….. play football in the NFL.
There are no 4 or 5 Star HS recruits that can not get into Purdue or any other school. The problem with both Purdue and UL ……. Is that most of these highly rated recruits that can go to Purdue, are more inclined to attend OSU, Michigan, Wisconsin or Penn State. Conversely, those same recruits considering UL will likely be the same ones that Clemson, Kentucky, Miami, FSU or UT are pursuing.
Pierce Clarkson was offered a scholarship by a ton of schools, a list that included Purdue and UL; so far it appears that Satterfield has won that battle over Brohm ……. Obviously inferior or superior academic qualification had no affect on selection.
