Sounds like a good plan vb but things/times have changed. The historical success of Mizzou, K-State and WIsconsin aren't considered success anymore in the grand scheme of things. Success is now measured in making the CFP. The more data we get the more that data is telling us that if you don't cut it in attracting top talent several years in a row, your chances of achieving the new "success" are very, very difficult to overcome after NSD.
Example: Top recruit - Mizzou, K-State and Wisconsin have had three 9 win seasons and are recruiting this kid. Selling "we just need 4*/5* kids like you to get us to 11-12 wins so we can make the playoffs. Come play with us." Ohio State, Clemson and Alabama are after the same kids and selling "Come play with us. You get to play with a roster full of 4*/5* players just like you and make the playoffs every year."