I don't see this as a bragging venue. I began this thread to try to get some perspective from all kinds of people as to how coaches can see a player from such different views. I don't think it is D1 or bust. Actually my son and most I have coached that were recruited D1 had a juco as their fall back.
I can tell you the story of my older son who had a D2 scholarship but decided he did not want to pay to play when he could go to a local D1 and just go to school. It hurt because he had always played ball but I left the choice to him. AFter a year out of the game, he has grown, matured, lifted weights, worked out and has decided to walk on at his new school. I don't know if he will make it or not but it was his choice. He was the kid who was courted by D1's and then nothing. He was not offered the D2 until late summer even though he led our team and conference in pitching stats, wins, era, and all. But he did not have the number most are looking for, velocity and home runs. Now he has both.
In his situation, I could not see how you could go from we want you to nothing then a year later we want you again. Again, I have realized that we all view players differently.