... of surprises, none more shocking than the rise of underdog programs who are learning how to succeed on the trail from their more successful opponents. I consider the following 10 teams surprise faces among the top 25 recruiting classes for 2011 for one reason or another. Whether fielding a new coach, facing down a poor record or dealing with off-the-field fiascoes, these teams and their coaches are overcoming more than just competitive offers to get the players they're after. Putting them together in a slideshow is the least I could do.

Bleacher Report - College Football