Flea'd from MemphisDawg on VTTW. What schools are really telling recruits behind closed doors Posted: Monday February 03, 2003 11:17 AM It's down to the wire for the nation's football programs hoping to sway undecided recruits before Wednesday's national signing day. So what exactly are they telling them? CNNSI.com was granted exclusive access to some recent in-home visits by some of the nation's most prestigious programs, and, for the first time anywhere, can share with you their most common recruiting pitches: Ohio State: See this ring, son? Miami : Which NFL team would you like to play for? Broncos? Giants? We'll go ahead and set it up. USC: We've got Heisman winners roaming the hallways, and hey, you never know when an alleged double-murderer might stop by practice. Florida : Did you see our team at all last year? Of course you can play early. Texas: Come win a national championship ... every February. Oklahoma: Why join Texas when you can beat them? Michigan: Why join Ohio State when you can ... eh, never mind. Notre Dame: We just redid the NBC contract -- now your friends and family will be able to watch you go to class, practice, eat dinner ... Nebraska, Penn State: Just for you, son, we're running the same offense we did the year both you and your parents were born. LSU: Come play for the great Nick Saban -- while you still can. Alabama: We don't have a scholarship for you, but if we did .... Auburn: Whose number do you want, son? Bo Jackson? How about his old Raiders uniform? We could put in a call. Georgia: You're a quarterback? Great! No, don't worry, we'll find a way to get you out there. Florida State: Free check-cashing services. Oregon: Just name the city, we'll have you on a billboard there by summer. Tennessee: Shoot, we'll name a street after you. You don't even have to beat Florida. Colorado: Can't beat the parties.