Mar 21, 2022
Recruiting is the lifeblood of every program, and the
changes to the recruiting landscape in recent years have been
seismic. Add in the complications of the ongoing NCAA
investigation, and Arizona State’s recruiting operations find
itself in an interesting position.
In
February, ASU hired Andy Vaughn to be the programs new Associate
Athletic Director for Football Player Personnel and Recruiting.
Vaughn has had a lengthy and successful career, with stops
including Clemson, Nebraska, Arizona, and most recently a
three-year stint at Miami.
On
this episode, we discuss why he took the job in Tempe, how he’s
reshaping ASU’s recruiting efforts and strategy, addressing the
program’s challenges in local recruiting, NIL impact and how ASU
plans to be a player in the space, roster management, and much
more.