Some aren't sure Gait can have the same impact on the game now because there are so many more teams bidding for recruits and because, despite Northwestern's run, there is more parity.
Notre Dame coach Tracy Coyne said she didn't see much change in the Orange's style this season, but that could come with more time and with Gait recruits.
"I just think that at the time when Gary was at Maryland, Maryland was almost the only game in town and it's not really like that any more," said Coyne. "These recruits can be really picky about what they want and where they're going. They have so many options now."
