I'm new, but I've gotten the "Back Up" email from several D2 players who I've tried to Pull Down.

I just got an email from a guy saying that my school "Is a very long shot" right now.  Is that a "No" or a "back up" email response?  Any ideas?

Thanks!

Assuming this is also a response from a D2 player, are they within 70 miles of your school by any chance?  If so, it sounds like he can be recruited right now-no need to be pulled down.  *Some* players that show up on your D2 list that are within 70 miles of your school don't need to be pulled down-you can recruit them as if they were D3 players.  

What's the exact email, man...I'd be happy to take a look.

Here's the exact email.  Thanks guys!

Coach, I just can't say yes right now...which is a very polite way of saying you're a very long shot at this point.

So you just offered him a scholarship?  It seems to me that he's "available" to you, but they've been changing some of the messages around and I haven't seen this one before...guys can we get another couple sets of eyes on this?

Sounds like a you can recruit him right now message. And welcome to the game!

I've gotten this msg before, but in a different context. I agree he's recruitable right now. In the past context I've received the msg, it's been an indication that I am significantly behind a battle and in other times when the recruit was showing no one considering, I've taken it to mean he's willing, but I need to pony up a lot more cash to the cause.