If we are discussing recruiting top name/ranked players, you may be correct. If we are discussing Coach G's picks for her style of play, then you may be off a bit. True, Coach G's style is somewhat similar to Coach C, Coach C seemed to push her team into a style for which they were not fully capable of playing for 40 minutes. Coach G appears to be recruiting athletes who are capable of playing her style for a full season. We have heard some of the team comment that they are working harder than ever and are in the best condition than they have ever achieved. I don't remember many players from several to numerous years ago say the same thing.
So, yes there is a difference, but I think the talent is not as obvious with our first and second year players. I'll use the old aggie excuse, "Wait till next year."