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Message: [QUOTE="msf22b, post: 2002279, member: 656"] Actually I am (mostly) correct The definition of the word (way down in the bottom) does allow for [B][U]trying [/U][/B]to get someone to play, for you, join your army, whatever...but the main definition is not the attempt but the [U]results.[/U] Undoubtedly, she attempted to convince some prospects to come and play for her and her vaunted program. Seemingly, last season's prospects had a higher IQ with regard what they were signing up for (or in this case not signing up for) then next year's bunch, which may say something about the collective intelligence of the country as a whole on this auspicious day. :) [U] noun 1. a newly enlisted or drafted member of the armed forces. 2. a new member of a group, organization, or the like. 3. a fresh supply of something. verb (used with object) 4. to enlist (a person) for service in one of the armed forces. 5. to raise (a force) by enlistment. 6. to strengthen or supply (an armed force) with new members. 7. to furnish or replenish with a fresh supply; renew. 8. to renew or restore (the health, strength, etc.). 9. to attempt to acquire the services of (a person) for an employer: She recruits executives for all the top companies. 10. to attempt to enroll or enlist (a member, affiliate, student, or thelike): a campaign to recruit new club members. [/U] [/QUOTE]