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In an article in The Oregonian, Beavers’ Head Coach Jonathan Smith revealed some insights into his recruiting process. Notably, he’s not a big fan of social media.
“Maybe I’m old school, but I’m just not on it that much,” Smith said. “I’m way more into phone calls that I can have with recruits rather than retweeting their picture. That doesn’t say I’m right for doing it and they’re wrong. It’s just a different way of doing it.”
In an era where a poorly worded tweet or a racy instagram can spread like wildfire, there’s something refreshing and authentic about Coach Smith’s approach. That said, there’s always room to be even more refreshing and authentic. The writers at Building the Dam have some ideas.
A Telegram
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Western Union ended their telegram service a little over a decade ago, but for that old fashioned personal touch, you can’t beat the ole dashes and dots.
--. --- / -... . .- ...- ... -.-.--
A Singing Telegram
This is the same as the previous idea, but with more pizzazz.
Via Plane - Banner
Imagine playing in a High School football game, looking up into a sky, and seeing a tasteful banner with the words “Have you considered Corvallis?” printed on it. I would be convinced.
Via Plane - Skywriting
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On an especially clear, windless day, here’s an idea to take things up a notch.
Via Helicopter - Megaphone and Shouting
Sometimes it’s important for your message to be heard in your own words.
Semaphore
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If they’re coming to the Pac-12, it’s never too early to start getting used to confusing flags.
A hand-written note to be passed around during geometry
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Nothing is more authentic than something written by hand
Stowing a helpful Droid in an unmanned escape pod and sending it to the planet’s surface.
A message in a bottle
Just a castaway
An island lost at sea
Another lonely day
With no one here but me
More loneliness
Than any man could bear
Rescue me before I fall into despair
I’ll send an SOS to the world
I’ll send an SOS to the world
I hope that someone gets my
Message in a bottle
A year has passed since I wrote my note
But I should have known this right from the start
Only hope can keep me together
Love can mend your life
But love can break your heart
I’ll send an SOS to the world
I’ll send an SOS to the world
I hope that someone gets my
Message in a bottle
Walked out this morning
Don’t believe what I saw
A hundred billion bottles
Washed up on the shore
Seems I’m not alone at being alone
A hundred billion casatways
Looking for a home
I’ll send an SOS to the world
I’ll send an SOS to the world
I hope that someone gets my
Message in a bottle
Sending out an SOS
Stand on their lawn with a boom box over your head
In your eyes, our D-Line could be complete.
Stand on their lawn with a lighter and a tank of kerosene
Actually don’t do this one.
A cryptic VHS tape with a series of strange surreal images on it
Try this one a week out from National Signing Day and you’re sure to get some enthusiastic responses.
Shouting out of your window to a street urchin on Christmas Day
No recruit can say no to a fine fat goose from an adorable ragamuffin.
An Owl, like in Harry Potter
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A Magic Fireplace, like in Harry Potter
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A Big Fat Guy on a Motorcycle, like in Harry Potter
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I volunteer for this one.