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and,  more importantly thought young and played young.  "Played"  as in,  played Xbox football w/ recruits.  That was reportedly a feature of the recruiting visit process.    Probably not unique,  but added into his history as a player and some well-developed gifts for interpersonal connection,  it made him a hell of a force in convincing young men to attend Kal.  Lupoi played for the Berz in 2000-2005.  Joined the staff in 2007 IIRC.

Additionally,  Lupoi was fairly fit and trim.  That, too, sent a message.  Lance Anderson ain't.  Polian had neither player cred nor a player's body either.  Did his recruiting work on the strength of his personality and what he was selling.  Apparently not too bad at it.

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and,  more importantly thought young and played young.  "Played"  as in,  played Xbox football w/ recruits.  That was reportedly a feature of the recruiting visit process.    Probably not unique,  but added into his history as a player and some well-developed gifts for interpersonal connection,  it made him a hell of a force in convincing young men to attend Kal.  Lupoi played for the Berz in 2000-2005.  Joined the staff in 2007 IIRC.

Additionally,  Lupoi was fairly fit and trim.  That, too, sent a message.  Lance Anderson ain't.  Polian had neither player cred nor a player's body either.  Did his recruiting work on the strength of his personality and what he was selling.  Apparently not too bad at it.