I know the OP deleted his post, regardless, just wanted to add my .02 to the ongoing convos. I prefer to think of it as the cost of doing business, rather than a bad sign, at least within the current time frame. For some, losing a top recruit reflects poorly on Nebraska simply because they’re in the midst of a multi-season skid. It’s natural to wonder if recruits are seeing something negative the fans aren’t. Is there concern that Frost is on the hot seat? Maybe the past couple of solid classes caused the recruit to be concerned about playing time? Or maybe he just wanted to forge his own path different than his dad? On the flip side, had Nebraska challenged for the Big10 West last year, losing a top recruit might have a different reflection.
Vernacular or not, the Huskers have picked up top in-state talent elsewhere, and vice-versa. While it stings losing a home-grown recruit who could help, that’s the name of the game. Not every kid in the 500-mile radius picks the Huskers. It’s always been that way here, there……and everywhere. Last year, the top three recruits in Alabama picked other schools; the top HS player in Iowa went to TCU, while the Huskers landed the second highest recruit out of Minnesota. Point is, the Huskers aren’t unique in losing top in-state talent. Yeah, it’s not fun giving fans of other teams (especially the B10 west teams) something to sneer about, but Frost and Co. just need to commit themselves to the kids who want to be there, and coach them in to top players. Everything else will take care of itself.