Regarding recruiting....


Yes it kinda does work that way. Fully funded D1 programs get 12.4 scholarships based on out of state tuition rates. (In addition to some additional perks...i.e. Book $). The coach then can divide the scholarships as he/she sees fit. It could be a dollar amount or a percentage. So a MD Resident would need a much smaller $ from the coach to fully compensate the player for a "full ride." Add that to the fact that every year they are in the conversation as the top team in the country. Attractive to some recruits.

Also helps SBU on LI. Penn State in PA etc....