what are the main things recruits look at when choosing their school?

[Johnnyreb2]

Does tradition play a big role? Is it the coaches? Why do a lot of the same schools get most of the blue chip players?

 

[rebmeister]

Does tradition play a big role? Is it the coaches? Why do a lot of the same schools get most of the blue chip players?

Little...I believe...explains why a lot of the kids are choosing Ole Miss.
"5-star recruit Greg Little chose Ole Miss over Alabama because of personal approach and faith."

 

[Reblarry]

Why Hugh Freeze and his coaching staff are great recruiters. They mean faith and not artificially. They do care about the well-being of their recruits and players.