[Sly Fox]

Here's a list of 2012 prospects that were considering LU but recently decided to commit elsewhere:

• ATH Ben Lewis - Syracuse
  
  OL Brady Stup - Towson
  
  CB Michael Westray - Duke
  
  LB Tashon Whitehurst - Syracuse

[bigsmooth]

we lost a guy to towson?? he must not be very intelligent...we are better off. LOL

[LUnpretty11]

CAA > BSC

[Sly Fox]

It almost seems a shame that the CAA has to admit they let in Towson during a moment of temporary insanity.

[NG33]

CAA > BSC

I mean it makes total sense that you'd rather have your butt constantly kicked in the CAA with Towson then have a legitamate shot at the playoffs with LU

[LUnpretty11]

Bigger crowds, bigger opponents, more exposure. Liberty's schedule can't compete with the type of schedule that Towson goes up again. If a player can perform well against great talent and prove himself, then that's the direction he'll go.

I know what you're saying NG

[NG33]

Haha ya I definitely wouldn't complain if LU had Towson's schedule. Heck they even beat Coastal last year which is something we couldn't even do.

[Sly Fox]

Even with better competition, here are the attendance numbers from this past season:

• Liberty .... 16,216
  Towson ..... 7,107

And keep in mind we are drawing those numbers based on Big South competition that rarely brings more than a handful of fans. CAA schools like JMU, W&M as well as ODU would push our numbers even higher.

And then you factor in success on the field. Let's take a look at the last 3 years:

Liberty

• 2008: 10-2
  2009: 8-3
  2010: 8-3

Towson

• 2008: 3-9
  2009: 2-9
  2010: 1-10

So this all begs the question of whether a player would want to play in obscurity with little chance of success in order to be in a glossier league or would they rather play in front of bigger crowds and have legitimate aspirations of the playoffs. You make the call.

[RVAparks]

The kid is from Maryland, I'm sure that played more of a factor than Liberty vs. Towson.

[jcmanson]

We never know everything that goes into the recruiting battles. Towson could have told the kid that he will be a starter pretty much from day 1. Whereas, we could have told he will likely be a career back-up. You never know.

[Sly Fox]

I agree on all points. Just having some fun at our old DII conference mate's expense. It seems like an eternity ago but I still remember the matchups back in the day.

[Cider Jim]

The kid is from Maryland, I'm sure that played more of a factor than Liberty vs. Towson.

Yea, those crab cake eaters like to stay close to home. Plus, Towson is closer to the beach. Maybe he's even an Oriole fan. Who knows?

[jenkins]

CAA>Big South is quickly becoming a weak argumrent with our facilities and consistent top 25 standing (in terms of teams like Towson and the other bottom feeders). If thats true then a recruit would rather go to Duke than somewhere like Boise State. Guarantee that RVA and Manson are spot on, its about location and/or playing time.

On a side note most of the top 25 in state are committed after the latest wave this weekend. Could possibly push up some mid level 25-50 kids to committ since UVA and Tech are both near their scholly limit already.

[bradyfan]

We should forget getting into the CAA and focus on getting into the Big East!