Should USA Swimming recruit?

Given all the debate in the other thread about Qatar "buying" up some of the top talent in swimming, my question is how many people feel the USA should do the same? Hoogie & Thorpe for our 800 free relay? Schoeman & Hoogie for our 400 free? How about on the W's side, a couple of th Aussies maybe?
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    I submit that foreign swimmers are recruited for one reason--they're fast and will win races, consequently the team will win championships. That's the bottom line. I don't believe they're brought in to create a more competitive training environment. The fact that we're training our competitors for the next Olympics doesn't seem to be much of a disincentive to the coaches. As for academics, most private universities strive for a diverse student body and admit qualified foreign students to help achieve that diversity. However, I believe there are quotas limiting the number of out of state students who are admitted to state universities (and charged a higher tuition).
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  • Former Member
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    I submit that foreign swimmers are recruited for one reason--they're fast and will win races, consequently the team will win championships. That's the bottom line. I don't believe they're brought in to create a more competitive training environment. The fact that we're training our competitors for the next Olympics doesn't seem to be much of a disincentive to the coaches. As for academics, most private universities strive for a diverse student body and admit qualified foreign students to help achieve that diversity. However, I believe there are quotas limiting the number of out of state students who are admitted to state universities (and charged a higher tuition).
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