Well, USF was HONEST with him, unlike MANY other schools. We also could have LIED to him. But, I do agree that landing him, in particular, could have swayed other players to USF.
I think we are starting to see Coach Holtz and Co.'s efforts pay dividends. In the long run his style of honesty and integrity will pay off for USF. Reputations are developed very quickly and if you promise the world to everyone, it will come back to bite you in the end. I personally feel like Coach Holtz and the other coaches and staff are doing a very good job at recruiting; especially factoring in the mess of a conference we are in, and coming off a terrible conference record.