So you think all the media attention that ND not paying (again not married to Ludwig) won't matter? As a person who works in the area of perception ( I teach in the field on the communication side), I find this very hard to believe. But hey, maybe your right and people will not pay attention to the negative recruiting that will come (It will happen). Perceptions can change rapidly, if you help change them. ND does not do that, they will have friendly media come in and protect them and not change a thing. They tend to get water-carriers who will defend them no matter what. Why change if you get a loud minority who will co-sign your behavior? It has assisted in hamstringing ND and protecting them from any real change. But hey, keep believing!
What do you believe to be greatly exaggerated? ND gets hammered on the recruiting trial for not being committed already, do you think this helps ? Simple yes or no answer. Does the appearance of this help ND? Or is it more stepping on your dick moves performed by the admin at the expense of the football program?