College football: Coaching changes can change complexion of a recruiting class

A coaching change can dramatically impact a prospect's choice — or change the complexion of a recruiting class. Heritage Hall's Quintaz Struble saw two Division I offers dissolve because of coaching changes.

BY TRAVIS HANEY, Staff Writer, thaney@opubco.com | Published: January 30, 2012

Every December and January, the college football coaching carousel spins wildly, with head guys and assistants changing jobs and positions at dozens of schools across the country.

photo - Arizona coach Mike Stoops, left, yells at Jourdon Grandon (26) and Derek Earls, rear, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, in Los Angeles. USC won 48-41. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok) ORG XMIT: CADM115

Arizona coach Mike Stoops, left, yells at Jourdon Grandon (26) and Derek Earls, rear, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, in Los Angeles. USC won 48-41. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok) ORG XMIT: CADM115

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