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I wouldn't say they're lowering the bar. They have about seven or eight spots to fill in what will be a pretty small class and they are trying to fill it with some high-level talent. They've been patient hoping to land some top-rated talent late in the process. Guys usually want to take their visits and all. But they do have to get some guys in the fold, and I think they have taken some guys based on potential. It's dangerous for fans to put too much stock in what a recruiting service might think. Much of the time, the guys doing the ratings for those services aren't much more qualified to do so than you or me.

You know, it figures that on the day I that we publish that story, the scout team shows up in red jerseys and taped up helmets again. I do think the players' comments spoke volumes about the different approach to the game and how it has changed, and I think I will leave it at that. I don't know that one is better than the other. I know if comes off looking like coach Hawkins doesn't care as much about the game, and I don't think that's true. He just believes in his approach, which is play every game the same way, and prepare for every game with the same intensity.

I think the players' intensity is just fine. I don't really have a problem with an all-business approach. I think this team and coaching staff shows plenty of emotion on game days. That doesn't really strike me as an issue.

Maybe in some cases that works out and in others it doesn't. I've really never studied it enough to form any kind of educated opinion about it.

I would say that is true as far as not having as many quotable moments. I'm not sure that has been his plan. Really he has had two very similar teams this year and last and at some point there is only so much to say about them. It will be interesting down the road to view Hawkins during more positive times.

I disagree. I think if you asked the players and the coaches about the preparation for those games, they would say it was very similar to others. I think the Fla. State disappointment fueled the OU win last year because the players believed they could compete at the highest level.

I've heard that Jackson is still very interested in coming to Colorado. He is just waiting to make absolutely sure before he announces his decision. There will be another 20-25 recruits who will visit before signing day and I'm sure plenty of them will be highly regarded. There are only about eight or nine scholarships left to give, so I don't think there is real need for concern.

Yes, Hawkins said Tyler will play this week. I think if one gets hot, they will probably stick with that guy a little bit.

That's true. They are still looking for their best game. Maybe this will be it. I think they have looked pretty focused and energetic in practices I've been allowed to watch. Today practice was closed.

I do plan to continue to chat in the offseason, maybe a few times a week. We will work out the times later. But you can count on it.

That is exactly how it works. They probably bring an average of 45 maybe 50 kids to campus for official visits every year hoping to sign between 18 and 25 depending on the number of available scholarships.

Thanks for joining me tonight everyone. talk to you next week.