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February 04, 2009

Recruiting rankings for Northwestern don't tell the whole story

http://www.examiner.com/x-2565-Northwestern-Wildcats-Examiner~y2009m2d4-Ratings-deceiving-for-Wildcat-recruiting-class

No. 57 doesn't seem like a great ranking for a recruiting class, but Notre Dame hasn't been able to do things with No. 1 rated classes.

Pat Fitzgerald brings in an underrated class that will make big impacts for the Wildcats ... although maybe not for another year.

Still, the coach is preaching caution as he looks forward to next season.

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