College football recruiting staffers weigh in on NIL, roster management, the portal and more

The Athletic  |  May 31, 2022

About a year ago, a few dozen personnel and recruiting staffers from across the country gathered in Las Vegas to network and share ideas.

The grassroots effort, spearheaded by UNLV chief of staff Gaizka Crowley and Colorado State director of player personnel Lucas Gauthier, was a way to feed a desire for more professional development in their space. On-field coaches assemble often, whether it’s at the annual AFCA Convention or while they’re on the road during spring recruiting.