Hoke shows penchant for recruiting 
November, 21, 2012
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Chantel Jennings | ESPN.com
On the field success is normally what draws top prospects’ eyes to college programs, but Michigan coach Brady Hoke has proved with just his third recruiting class at Michigan that it’s not always necessary.
Under Hoke, the Wolverines have returned to relevance on the national scene, but through the first year and a half of his time with Michigan, he didn’t have the same resume as other top programs. Still, he has recruited as well as any of them.
Michigan has the No. 5 recruiting class in the country right now, headlined by 16 four-stars and southpaw quarterback Shane Morris.
Under Hoke, the Wolverines have returned to relevance on the national scene, but through the first year and a half of his time with Michigan, he didn’t have the same resume as other top programs. Still, he has recruited as well as any of them.
Michigan has the No. 5 recruiting class in the country right now, headlined by 16 four-stars and southpaw quarterback Shane Morris.
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