Posted by wvufan76 on 10/10/2017 2:30:00 PM (view original):
Posted by MikeT23 on 10/10/2017 11:24:00 AM (view original):
So throw away three seasons at D3? Sounds like fun.
Mike, I realize that you must argue about everything. The truth is if 100 percent of ALL D3 Coaches are impacted by new standards for ratings, the same guys who dominate now, will dominate during those same three seasons. Nobody will throw any seasons away, and your World, your Conference, and your personal ability will not be impacted. If you can produce winning teams now, as you have demonstrated, a freeze or cap on D3 recruiting will not impact you in the slightest. Guys who sign up for HD will not stay or go just because they have to recruit players destined for a D3 Team. People stay or go because of the many other options of where to waste money and not because the best player signed in a D3 Conference is a 455 rating point guard. But one thing that does blow people out the door is old vets like you and I who do play the system and luck into a 724 rating PF, and all they see on their squad are players from 388 to 478 and not explanation as to the why. They for the most part will leave before they ever ask the first question. Human nature tells me that, because people do not like coming across as dumb.
Only against bad, poorly thought out ideas.
First, let's argue on fair terms. This has nothing to do with D3. It's about protecting D1 back-up plans. Once we establish this we can quit the disingenuous "It's all about fairness to new users" crap.
Second, the easy "solution" is, if you must have separate recruiting options, make them "equal". That will shut me up about wasted seasons. Simply make sure all current player quality can be met by future player quality at ALL LEVELS. IOW, if the #1 D3 team has a guy who'll top out at 800, ensure a new recruit is in the next class that will match him. The quality of teams will remain constant and no one is ******* away 3-5 seasons. But, with lower scouting budgets, it very well may make location key. If you're not in the area of the top 10 D3, you probably won't even scout them.