Agree 100%..There's so much negativity floating around and without really looking at things in a non negative way. CJP and this staff are gonna recruit at high levels, most have a history of developing players no matter what school they are at, most are also highly respected among their peers, recruits and Parents. Don't think some realize the reputation and respect that CJP has at all levels of football circles. Not to mention the trust Saban had in Pruitt and all the daily preparations that ran through JP. That's not something Saban does very often. CJP had more responsibilities as a DC and complete trust from Saban, than any other DC or Coach that's worked for him. That's exactly why Saban and Ala fans hated to lose him and was fighting so hard to keep him through the playoff games. Very few assistant coach's have the respect, longtime relationships and are as well known at every level of football that CJP is. He's assembled one of the best coaching and support staffs in college football. He thrives at and puts a large amount of time in developing relationships and that doesn't happen overnight. The ones complaining about our current recruiting class in March, need to understand that and just watch the class they assemble over the next 8-10 months. We will finish top 10 before it's said and done in February. That I have no doubt about. Butch's Cliche and car salesmen a$$ had 2 top 10 classes and on overall #14 average during his time here. That was with an average at best recruiting staff and HC with nowhere near the ties or reputation JP has. It should be at the very bottom of the worry list. Butch nor his staff aren't even in the same league or planet as JP and his Coach's. Not even remotely close either.
