Answer is simple. With transfers (grad and others) at an all-time high, teams need to protect themselves. Also, from what I understand, schollys offered are not a guarantee for 4 years. Hence, guys that are not living up to expectations, can effectively be “cut” during their college tenure.
Specifically, we run the risk of losing Garcia to grad transfer next year (a la Yeboah), and not sure if Foreman, who had to sit 1 year prior to transferring to SBU, can or will consider grad transfer next year. Also, did anyone think Long or Moor would be transferring this year? Both would have seen decent minutes this upcoming year.
Bottom line, better to stay active with recruiting, rather than remaining dormant, and caught with your pants down.