Brey is not going to be able to hire an ace recruiter from a high D-1 program. The salary is not there. I don't know how you guys don't understand that.
Ryan Humphery has a tremendous personality, has worked a couple years under an outstanding young coach and was himself a top 10 recruit who understands the process. I have no doubt he will connect with recruits. This whining about Brey going back to former players as assistants is dumb. He has a whole stable of smart guys who are getting started in the business. Why not mine that resource? Frankly, I'd like to see him give Tory Jackson a call. He's got a personality like Humphery and he can also help make inroads into Michigan, which produces a lot of talent.
If Brey doesn't go with an ex-ND player, it will not be some bigger-name assistant. They aren't going to come for less money to live in South Bend.