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I think the issue for many is the phrasing.
A thread titled "RECRUITING NIGHTMARE!" (exclamation point and all) would lead one to believe something really serious is taking place and lead one to open the thread. Then when one opens it, one finds out the so-called nightmare is the fact that the Gophers don't have a DL recruit (actually they have one). Of course, it is a concern. But, let's leave "recruiting nightmare" thread titles for something that might actually be alarming, or actually be a nightmare.
Had Dean been truly interested in opening a substantive dialogue on this on a message board, it might help him to name the thread with something like "is anyone else concerned?" and ask for opinions. But, threats started with absolute language, hyperbole, negativity, and exclamation points don't exactly exude "let's have a discussion." Instead, it gets a bit combative from the original post moving forward.
Just one man's opinion.
Combative? Surely, you jest. Yes, it appears "absolutist". Maybe I should have said Ohio state hasn't had fewer than 4 recruits since 2004. Or, maybe I should have prefaced it with the notion that Kill has increased the quality of players and play each and every year he has been here. Or, I could have said nothing and just wondered if and when we will get some more guys like impressive Mr. Beebe for the DL. If Matt H, says he is great, than I'm just thrilled. I like Matt. He's da bomb!
All I want to know is if we are truly going to land these guys and what is taking so long to get a full class committed. Seems simple enough. Thanks, everyone, for pointing out my absolutist language, my apparent desire to get into a peeing contest, and my perpetual negativity.