“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles." – Sun Tzu
Over the last several years, the East Coast recruiting scene has featured an influx of prominent national prospects. With assistant coaches Zach Smith and Larry Johnson, Sr. leading the charge, the Buckeyes have made their presence felt up and down the Atlantic coast. Naturally, this has led to some recruiting showdowns with the Beamer-led Hokies.
HOKIE RECRUITING RUNDOWN: 2010-2015
One of the most consistent complaints regarding the Frank Beamer regime – especially in more recent years – has swirled around his inability to land some of the top talent along the Eastern Seaboard, specifically within the state of Virginia.