[Real Badman]

Coaches actually do evaluate film and highlight videos. These are a big way they decide on who to possibly pursue. Do they offer solely on a highlight reel? Rarely if ever. I follow college football recruiting pretty closely and lots of times a player or coach will comment about liking what they have seen on film or the player saying something along the line Coach X liked what he saw on my film so he invited me to camp etc... Most college coaches spend several hours and days sorting through film to decide on if further contact is necessary.

Key word difference was 'highlight.' I'm well aware of the recruiting process, but as I mentioned before a coach wants to see the bad plays as well as good. Consistency is the key.