Without Boosting, How do you Create Another Pipeline State?

[JBH3]

Anyone?

I've recruited multiple guys from one state before, but is there a magic number you have to recruit?

Also - Since I'm using Virginia Tech, and by default they have only 2 pipeline states (NC and VA). I always see this funky icon which will randomly appear next to/behind the player's avatar. I understand the 2x icon doubles pts on your pitches, but when I see this "other icon" I never see any kind of increase.

[Donkus]

You have to have a certain number of players from the state on your roster. I think it is three, but I could be wrong on that. It isn't very many though.

[Mack Attack 11]

Im pretty sure it is 4. I currently have 3 from one state on my roster but no pipeline.

Easiest way to do it, if you have scholarships/room on your roster, is to recruit 1 star guys just to open the pipeline.

[BC2012]

I'm about 99% sure its 4 people from one state and it becomes pipeline

[jello1717]

100.0% sure that it's 4 people for a pipeline.

The other icon you're seeing is likely an open padlock. This means that this recruit has had 3 pitches uncovered.

[goalieump413]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mack Attack 11

...Easiest way to do it, if you have scholarships/room on your roster, is to recruit 1 star guys just to open the pipeline.

I've never done this, but I'm always on the hunt. Just remember that these guys might transfer out of your program later in their career. If they do, they might cause a loss of the pipeline. Don't know if this is true, but it's worth a look.

[jello1717]

Quote: Originally Posted by goalieump413

I've never done this, but I'm always on the hunt. Just remember that these guys might transfer out of your program later in their career. If they do, they might cause a loss of the pipeline. Don't know if this is true, but it's worth a look.

Yes you'll lose your pipeline if your 4th guy from a state transfers. Tate Forcier transferred away from my team in my OD and he took my California pipeline with him.

[Mack Attack 11]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mack Attack 11

Easiest way to do it, if you have scholarships/room on your roster, is to recruit 1 star guys just to open the pipeline.

I should have clarified. Easiest way to do it if you are like me and coaching a 2 star prestige school. I would imagine if you are in a BCS conference you would probably be stooping if you went 3 star.