The advantage to poach is your flexibility. You still have your cash in case the recruit choice changes. Those that commit early don't have that option. Maybe it's a 'choice' thing, but I like the small advantage for early committing idea. I'm against the limit, though admittedly it seems odd that I can visit any recruit 20 times given NCAA restrictions. :P As to the small advantage, I mean if a school is all in on me, I'd prefer them over someone that jumps all over me near the deadline cause his 1st, 2nd, 5th options are gone.