If this is true then achieving an Ohio State like status will never be achieved.....it is like a vicious cycle that some feel will never be broken..OSU always gets the best recruits then the rest is divided amongst the lowly MAC. I somewhat disagree. Other major programs recruit Ohio hard. Ohio is a very talent rich state.The entire nation recruits Ohio. OSU gets most, not all, of the best players. Other schools like, ND, Michigan, USC get some too. Akron could be a top tier mid major by just getting the leftovers of what the elite teams don't want. If we consistently beat BG, Cincy, Ohio, Miami, and Pitt for recruits, we will be a very good program.