The highest points of our program in recent memory correlate with Chicago area recruits being highly important members of our team.
And how many have spurned us for headscratchers as well.
We have pulled less than 2% (my guess, but if someone had the time, it may be less than that) of 4-5☆ recruits in the last 14 years from Chicago.
I will guarantee Adam Miller/MIF camps are not going to do us any favors for the next 10+ years.
Yes, we continue trying, but also have to get the best of what we can.
I would say we have had more overall success with players not from Chicago than from Chicago. Ayo and who else? Adam Miller is not a Chicago kid, he was brought there to win a state title by MPHS and I'd bet if IHSA did homework, something would have turned up in that situation.
No, we don't stop altogether but we CANNOT rely and beat our heads against the wall to get Chicago. Every program out there says Chicago is the most political, what can you do for me city to recruit.