I know there are limitations to the rivals "star" system but I do think it gives at least some indication of how "desired" recruits are perceived as being. Take a look at Northwestern State's class as listed by Rivals:

http://rivals100.rivals.com/commitli...009&School=166

Three "3-stars" and five "2-stars."

I wondered how new Northwestern State head coach Bradley Dale Peveto would do for two reasons. One is that he took over late in the game. The other is that, frankly, he was kind of disgraced at LSU. He was co-defensive coordinator there during 2008 and the fans wanted him gone big time. He was not coming off a performance generally perceived as anything but really bad.

Yet, though time will tell, it looks like he did really well.