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Message: [QUOTE="Carnac, post: 3275236, member: 5798"] OD, sometimes fans like to question a coach's ability to coach/recognize talent when they see it. D-1 coaches are not new to the game, and most ARE good at what they do. They're professionals. They are highly paid for what they do. Every coach in America coaches to win. They want to build their program and their brand, not to mention to keep their job. They recognize talent when they see it, and recognize players that can operate in their system, and who they would like to work with. I remember [B]John Calipari[/B] when he was an assistant at Pitt. He sent my son the first letter of interest he received back in the late 80's. Calipari kept working, kept learning, kept building his brand and reputation until he was able to secure his "dream job" at Kentucky. The good ones know what they're doing. You don't reach that "elite" level unless you are one of the best. I think it's fair to say (and could easily be argued) that Geno is one of the best. I agree with the comment you've made on several occasions that you trust Geno and his judgement. A lot of us do. Like the other coaches, he saw something in Piath he liked, and knew she could help his program, and that he wanted to coach her. That's good enough for me. :cool: [/QUOTE]