Shimmy and staff are outstanding recruiters. However, the current players have a lot to do with recruiting and selling the program as well. From what I've heard, they've had free weekends to go home, or just relax, and they've stayed in town to be with visiting recruits (including the two listed above).
Losing TL is a huge blow, but I'm hearing the chemistry, work ethic, and intensity of this team is far beyond any team over the past 5yrs. The ship is headed in the right direction.
Great job Shimmy!