And if you believe certain folk, he's done it with a bunch of nobodies. Recruiting gurus have never thought much about Sampson, who has been quick to point out the feeling is mutual. In days gone by, Sampson didn't particularly care what recruiting pundits thought.
Today is no different.
What makes this so notable is the gurus are now bowing in Sampson's direction. In the eyes of many, Sampson landed one of the country's top recruiting classes. I don't follow that stuff. I mean that in all honesty. I don't recruit recruiting services just to see who, or where, the players are.