Best Quote by Urban Meyer
“There are certain states that just by quality and quantity you go, the Texas, the Georgia, the Florida, the Jersey, those are off the top of my head that we're going to saturate a little bit, but then we go cherry pick the best players at certain positions, and Ohio State is a national brand... and a national recruiting base.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Press conference, 2015, Ohio State football
He describes a recruiting strategy focusing on high‑quality states and selective talent acquisition to build a national brand.
In simple terms: Target top states and pick the best players to strengthen the team.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize elite recruiting markets and select key positions.
Themes
recruiting
strategy
branding
talent acquisition
competition
Mood
determined
strategic
Type
motivational
strategic
When to use this quote
- college coaching
- team building
- talent scouting
- sports marketing
Key Concepts
college football
market saturation
brand building
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a program balance national reach with local development?
- What risks arise from over‑reliance on specific states?
A Different Perspective
Relies heavily on geographic talent pools, may overlook local prospects.
