I understand people being worried about Moorhead’s recruiting ability. It’s tough when you go somewhere and you don’t have any ties to the area or players.
That said, John Cohen is a former college coach. Everywhere he ever coached at, he was known as an elite, tireless recruiter. The only other major hire has made here, he brought in arguably the best recruiter in his sport. If there is any AD we have ever had who fully understands how important recruiting is, it is John Cohen.
I’m not going to tell you that Moorhead will come in right away and light up the commitment list with five star players left and right... But I’m beginning to see a narrative forming among some that is just not fair to this point. Don’t think for one second that Cohen would have hired this guy if he didn’t have a compelling plan for how he will recruit Mississippi and the southeast. And don’t think that just because Moorhead is not from the south and is known as a cerebral offensive coach, that he will not be able to relate with kids and their families and talk them into coming here. By all accounts he is very down-to-earth and well liked by his players. Recruiting may not be known as his forte, but I expect the guy to put together a staff that can identify and sign good players.
That said, John Cohen is a former college coach. Everywhere he ever coached at, he was known as an elite, tireless recruiter. The only other major hire has made here, he brought in arguably the best recruiter in his sport. If there is any AD we have ever had who fully understands how important recruiting is, it is John Cohen.
I’m not going to tell you that Moorhead will come in right away and light up the commitment list with five star players left and right... But I’m beginning to see a narrative forming among some that is just not fair to this point. Don’t think for one second that Cohen would have hired this guy if he didn’t have a compelling plan for how he will recruit Mississippi and the southeast. And don’t think that just because Moorhead is not from the south and is known as a cerebral offensive coach, that he will not be able to relate with kids and their families and talk them into coming here. By all accounts he is very down-to-earth and well liked by his players. Recruiting may not be known as his forte, but I expect the guy to put together a staff that can identify and sign good players.
