Each Friday in Take Two, we delve deeper into some of the stories of the week in college football and recruiting to examine how things might change moving forward. Rivals.com National Recruiting Analyst Adam Gorney will set the stage and then get takes from National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell and a local expert from the Rivals.com network of team sites.

Storyline: Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh attempted to climb a tree during an in-home visit with four-star cornerback David Long, who committed to the Wolverines on Thursday.

Harbaugh watched Netflix during an in-home visit with four-star defensive end Connor Murphy, wearing a cozy sweatshirt and sweatpants for his viewing pleasure.

He had a sleepover (no clue if hot chocolate was served) at the house of Penn State kicker commit Quinn Nordin. The Michigan coach sat in on a religions class with four-star DT Boss Tagaloa and even interacted with the teacher.

These are just some of the stories. Are these just quirky antics for Harbaugh to continue the perception that he’s some type of lovable oddball? Is it borderline odd what he’s doing? Will other coaches follow suit and get their jammies on and watch Netflix documentaries?

There’s one camp that believes what Harbaugh is doing is revolutionary in a pursuit where getting any kind of edge is crucial. Another camp believes the guy is just super competitive and will work any angle he can to gain traction. And possibly a third camp that just scratches its head and says, ‘What are you doing?’

First take: “There's no question that Jim Harbaugh's approach is basically unprecedented, but it may be the first phase of the future of recruiting. There's nothing forced about it. He just attacks the process like he attacks everything else. Perhaps other coaches won't have the desire to want a prospect as bad as Jim Harbaugh does, but that's just because -- believe it or not -- he really just does live to compete. Doing what it takes to beat other schools for a prospect is his mindset, not a forced conscious decision.” – Tim Sullivan, TheWolverine.com

Second take: “It’s just odd. Is that the direction we’re headed in recruiting-wise? Most people think he’s an odd guy anyway. I’m sure the kids like it, so I think it helps recruiting. I just don’t know if this is something other people will pick up on. Is Nick Saban going to do sleepovers?” - Farrell

Storyline: Rashan Gary is the top-rated recruit in the 2016 class, which means every team wants him and Alabama is trying to get involved late with coach Nick Saban and assistant Mario Cristobal meeting with him on Wednesday.

Did the Crimson Tide do enough to stay in the game? That’s tough to tell, but it does seem like the Paramus (N.J.) Paramus Catholic five-star defensive tackle is leaning toward Clemson over Alabama for his final official visit.

Gary has already taken trips to Auburn, Michigan, Ole Miss and USC and the word is that the Wolverines will be tough to beat. The five-star took an unofficial trip to Michigan this week.

Can Alabama steal Gary away from Michigan late like it did with former No. 1 player Da'Shawn Hand, which was a complete shock since almost everyone thought he was going to the Wolverines?

Probably not, but Saban made it a whole lot more interesting by visiting this week.

First take: “Alabama’s visit to Rashan Gary’s house was productive and the family now has a better idea of Saban away from football and how personable he can be, but it looked like Clemson did a good enough job earlier in the week during its in-home to secure the official visit. That is not finalized, but it looks like Clemson will probably get that last trip.” – Rivals.com Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Analyst Adam Friedman

Second take: “Alabama is making a final push. I don’t think they’re in the running, but Alabama is hard to turn down. This is more about relationships. His mom is running the show, she’s very involved, and not in a bad way. Michigan had turnover at defensive coordinator and Alabama has, too. This is more about comfort level with Michigan for the longest time. If Alabama steals this kid, it would be as amazing as Da'Shawn Hand because everybody in the world thought that kid was going to Michigan.” - Farrell

Storyline: Lane Kiffin came to Alabama two seasons ago in desperate need to rebuild his image after being a disaster as coach at USC, Tennessee and the Oakland Raiders.

There were certainly questions about how he and coach Nick Saban would co-exist and two seasons in, things could not be much better. Kiffin has done an excellent job as the Alabama offensive coordinator and helped lead the Crimson Tide to a national title on Jan. 11.

So what’s next? The San Francisco 49ers and coach Chip Kelly (who was in Tuscaloosa prior to the national title game) have reportedly reached out to Kiffin to fill the same role. Would a move back to the NFL make sense? Or will Kiffin wait one more season, continue to call plays for the Crimson Tide, and look to re-enter the college game as a head coach once again?

First take: "It remains a mystery what Kiffin will do in the immediate future. He has been great as the Alabama offensive coordinator the last two seasons. Nick Saban made recent comments as to how much coach Kiffin has grown as a coach during his time in Tuscaloosa, and how he expects him to be a great head coach in the future. He may take an OC job in the NFL, but long term his goal is to become a head coach whether it's at the college of NFL level." – Andrew Bone, TideSports.com

Second take: “I don’t think it would be a smart move career-wise if Kiffin goes to the 49ers. The NFL can pay a lot and it depends on if his goal is to get a job in the NFL. Being an offensive coordinator under Chip Kelly, you’re really not in charge. He gets more freedom at Alabama and I also think there is more respect in coaching circles for what he’s done at Alabama than if he were to turn around the 49ers. If Alabama does great next year, he’s definitely going to be a head coach someplace.” - Farrell