Recruiting is a wild ride

Just look at the current headlines as it tells the story.
Usually, highly-touted recruits in the Palmetto State will keep both SC and Clemson on their list even if they are not planning on committing to one of them. High School coaches encourage the players to name the state schools as a possibility even if it is just a courtesy.
But the news linked below shows that LB Robert Quinn from the Lowcountry has no interest in Clemson and has decided early to not even humor the Tigers.

USC In, Clemson Out With Quinn
LB Robert Quinn (6-6 255) of Fort Dorchester has narrowed his list to a final six. USC made the cut, Clemson did not. http://www.goupstate.com/article/20071017/PSPORTS02/71017011/-1/psports

Is the true personality of the coaches at the state's two D-1 schools setting in?
The other link (below) is a story that hronicles the respect Emmanuel Cook and his family have for Steve Spurrier.

From the Story: Spurrier believed him, immediately going on the defensive on Cook's behalf. Cook said. As soon as his mother heard that Spurrier was her son's ally, she called to tell Cook that he'd made a great choice for a school. After cook was accused: "Spurrier believed him, immediately going on the defensive on Cook's behalf."
http://www.charleston.net/news/2007/oct/19/hit_manfeeling_blessed_have_second_chanc19584/

Contrast the Spurrier/Cook scenario with the words of disgust C.J. Spiller's mom spoke about the Clemson coaching staff last winter when it was rumored that C.J. wanted out of Clemson, but would not be released by Bowden and Co.
It does not take a genius to figure out that success on the field draws recruits. But it should only be a fair that a coach who disgraces himself should be held accountable.
Note with Bowden the Tony Nelson episode. There, the Washington, DC-area kid was given a scholarship only to have it taken from him when Bowden got a higher-level recruit at the position. Nelson's family, high school coaches and the kid himself were left with a nasty taste of orange in their mouths, and they were not quiet about it, even if the South Carolina media more or less ignored it.
The Eric Young fiasco is another glimpse of Bowden's character. Young was the player who Bowden swore indicated he was a Clemson lock with an alleged "wink."
When Bowden was left with egg on his face as Young signed with Tennessee, Bowden sought to embarrass the kid by making the "wink" story public.
It worked, with Clemson fans anyway, as have many of Bowden's smoke-screens and excuses to discredit players and coaches to exalt himself.
But the Robert Quinn dis-respect of Clemson, C.J's drama and James Davis' criticism of Bowden during the time period of the North-South High School game last winter are all likely signs that Bowden's reputation is catching up to him.
Yes, the media, bending backwards, will tell us how "classy" Bowden is even if he continues to stumble and becomes more assailed. But it seems recruits and Bowden's own players know better.