Can a C prestige in D1 recruit a top 25 OA player within 70 miles of their school? I know (at least in the past) the guy won't even talk to them normally, but didn't know if that changed if they were extremely close geography-wise.

i dont think you can talk to him, but i could be wrong

I know that some players will talk to you locally (w/in 70 miles) who would normally tell you that you are a backup based on prestige.

If you try to send the visits and if he rejects them, then most of the time you will get your cash back, so it is not a huge issue to give it a try and see. If he does not talk to you, you can try for another recruit on turn two. Or, send him a phone call on turn one and you will know for sure, then be ready to go on turn two.

I would say that going for a top recruit early while you have a C prestige is kind of risky anyway unless the guy has some kind of issue where the good teams will want to pass on him initially. Something like a low WE for a player who is already good enough to start for your team but who will not grow for the A+ teams is an example of this.

Not asking for me -- wondering if another school will be able to talk to the guy I'm looking at :)

Is the consensus that he will not talk to a C?  Or is everyone just still in a post-Christmas coma? :)

If the player is within 70 miles of campus there is a possibility (not guaranteed) he may talk to you. Getting that player signed is unlikely though as the big boys often will hide and watch and pounce near the end.