Commented "While there are exceptions to this rule (TCU, Boise State, etc.) the most proven way to have sustained success in college football is to recruit at a high level. While player development is certainly important, and it would be foolish to say you can have success purely with recruiting, it's no accident that the four teams in the College Football Playoff this year are considered four of the top recruiting schools in the nation.
For an interesting read on this:
http://www.si.com/football/2013/02/04/recruiting-rankings-predictive-accuracy"
