ESPNU, the fast growing college sports focused network extension of ESPN, the number one cable television network among teen and college males has launched a new standalone web site. The new site features expanded multimedia offerings including video clips from the ESPNU Recruiting Insider in addition to several podcasts from network personalities. The launch probably couldn't have happened at a better time. There have been a number of media properties pop up over the past few years bridging the gap between high school sports and collegiate sports the most recognizable being MaxPreps.com. In fact, as a possible acquisition target, I think MaxPreps as a would fit nicely under the ESPN franchise. High school recruiting has always been a big part of college sports with top schools perpetually vying it out with one another for the best of the best. Now, it seems as if a new "fan base" has evolved in the niche space, be it coaches, parents, or really the kids themselves, have all been active in following the action of recruiting.
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