during its 10 win streak? I ask because during the streak VT should have seen an increase in the number of 5-star and 4-star recruits that signed every year. However, I believe VT remained somewhat consistent during that time period.

For the record, I don't disagree with your premise that the "best players" want to play for the "best team." I am just wondering if there is another piece missing to help explain why VT didn't end up with an uptick in the number of 5-star and 4-star recruits that were signed each year.