Inside a dimly lit, windowless office in the Larimer Athletic Complex, the hardest working man in the Mid-American Conference gets to work early, stays late, and consumes several cups of coffee throughout the day.
His name is Ricky Ciccone, and he’s spearheaded a recruiting juggernaut.
“Obviously, he’s very good at what he does,” Toledo coach Jason Candle said. “He’s a star in our profession, and rising quickly.”
Ciccone, a 37-year-old Coshocton native, is UT’s recruiting czar and director of player personnel. In his five seasons at Toledo, the Rockets have signed the top-ranked class in the MAC five times, including the conference’s three highest-rated classes in history.