It was a different face behind the podium at the University of Cincinnati on National Signing Day, but the message he delivered was largely the same.

First-year head coach Butch Jones, who took over shortly after Brian Kelly's departure to Notre Dame, said the Bearcats will continue to pursue top-rate recruits, but only those who fit well into Cincinnati's system.

"We don't have to beg anybody to come to Cincinnati," said Jones, who like Kelly came to Cincinnati by way of Central Michigan.

"You look at our national reputation and we're very attractive. We don't get caught up in rankings or who's recruiting who. We're looking for players we can develop."

Cincinnati's 22-member recruiting class was rated No. ...More