Michigan Radio sports commentator John U. Bacon joined us today to talk about college sports recruiting. Specifically, the wooing and courting that happens when a college or university-level coach has his or her eye on a "hot prospect."
Bacon: Recruiting for college sports is largely to the advantage of the coaches
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John U. Bacon