Recruiting: Lauren Hansen

wrv wrote:I note that the Ducks for 2011 landed someone named Kelsey Foo, a midfielder from the Bay Area, who, according to the women's soccer recruiting page, has national team experience, so apparently a nice get. They also received 3 more commits for for 2011.

That stated, I am interested whether anyone thinks that Lauren Hansen may well bring Duck recruiting to a new level. Also interested whether anyone thinks Hansen's loss here has had or may yet have a negative impact on the Pilots ability to land some national level recruits. I frankly do not know how much Lauren was invovled in the recruiting process while playing second fiddle.

Garret was recently quoted on this board as indicating recruiting is getting no easier--and, though I doubt it is meaningful, we have just one commit for 2011.

Perhaps the question is misplaced as Pilot recruiting will proceed full steam without missing a step. Hmmn?

athleticjames wrote:In the end, I think that success is what makes or breaks recruiting in any sport. Our recruits know that we're in it every year. Although Smith said it's getting harder, I wouldn't expect much drop off at all. The program is in a radically different place now than when Tiffany Milbrett decided to come play at Portland about 18-19 years ago around 1990-1991 (in my college class at UP).

Leading the nation in attendance for several years and having the flattest field will continue to help us too... That's just huge. Athletes want to be appreciated.