understand the recruiting limitations of a SA. KN runs what he does--as they do at West Point and AFA--due to the type of athlete they can recruit. They must rely on execution, discipline, and toughness.
Are you aware that at USNA, dating is prohibited the 1st year; you cannot marry until you graduate; you cannot have a car until the 3rd year and at that, cannot park on campus; there are limitations on leaving the yard; plebe summer is very difficult with the running and being yelled at; the daily schedule is horrendous with physical demands and an academic curriculum far more difficult than BYU; and, to top it off, you have a 5 year active duty military commitment following graduation.
What type of athlete do you think KN can attract to Navy? He runs what he does of necessity, plain and simple.