Sounds like you a bitter with Hood for whatever reason. Just because you think he should have looked at a certain player doesn't mean the kid was a right fit for the program or position.
Players can't sign anything until their senior year anyways. If they are a senior and have an offer I suggest they take it. There probably isn't much money left in their class. Waiting will only get you a walk on spot
IMO he's been a disappointment as a manager. Management got rid of Dusty Baker because he was not able to move past first round of playoffs. Price has not came close to post season since his tenure as manager.
Because speculation of him being washed up and no one wants to play with him because he's the problem in LA..That sounds like a good enough reason to me.
They will be able to compete in the outdoor sports now that everything is on pretty much a level playing field. It's difficult to compete in recruiting with the A-Sun schools that are based out of the south.