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Exactly. Without the same resources they crushed the recruiting class. Their class was tops in both CUSA and the AAC.

I tend to focus on the average rating more that the ranking. 247 shows the class average at 84.17, which is comparable to AAC peers. UTSA and SMUt are unfortunately the two programs that had averages way above ours but everyone else was around what we got or lower. Even Tulane coming off that amazing season didn’t have a higher average, although admittedly they score more high end three stars but brought their average down with some lower ranked players at the bottom of the class. Pretty good class given the time frame.

I don’t care if he is any good or not, sign him just for his awesome name!

Dude, it’s North Texas. Despite what you might hear on this board, for a sporting event it’s a bargain. $380 for two seats on the second row right behind the defensive bench, plus a minimum $250 donation. There are cheaper options as well and those that don’t require the donation. Sign up!

Those boys got faces fit for radio and voices for print but it was a pretty informative show. I agree with Billy on the B+ grade. I think that is fair, and the class was impressive given the short time the staff had, but probably not the type of class we would celebrate otherwise or keep U.S. competitive in the AAC. Next year will be the real challenge and a better judge of whether they can win longer recruiting battles.

Would be smart to allow it to build up fan interest.

Post signing day thoughts on the defense: Obviously the secondary is the biggest concern, with Gaddie and Whitlock gone and the uncertainty about Davis getting another year or not. There is really no obvious replacement for Gaddie on the roster and I am not sure if any of the transfers play CB. At safety, we were unstable last year, with Faulkner barely able to cover receivers and giving up huge plays over the top until Wilson got the nod and somewhat stabilized things. It seems like most of the guys we brought in are slated to get looks at safety since they will likely have three safeties on the field so I am less worried about that position, at least going forward. I think the D-line is in pretty good shape and the JUCO Moore will reinforce a fairly solid group. It will be interesting to see how they use the guys we have in the new scheme but I think we have sufficient talent there. Our starting LBs (depending on how they use the third LB) look to be in good shape with three experienced guys returning in Wood, Nichols, and Nixon but not too much experience behind them. I am a little surprised they didn’t bring in an LB transfer but that might be because they plan to use guys like Mazin Richards at LB, whereas I view them as more of an edge rusher. This would make sense and add depth to the position. I would enjoy hearing thoughts from @GMG24. @aztecskin. @BillySee58 on how they view what the defense might look like.

Glad you mentioned Jenkins. He and Bussey got NFL looks, Hamilton is with the Packers, EJ also got NFL looks and is playing professionally, and Fine is a potential CFL starter next year. Nick Smith and Wyche were competent RBs and JoJo was a decent pass rusher (although I think he was a Mac grey shirt). We can also add Pirtle to this class, btw. Yes, half the class didn’t make it here or contribute much but that is pretty much every G5 class, especially when the coach has to take risks to fill a class - also as mentioned after a one-win season. We don’t yet know which of Seth’s classes will end up being the best one but this one helped turn this program around.

Exactly, plus the whole inexperienced coordinator and new system thing.

There are at LEAST five Sun Belt teams that would have wiped the floor with us last year.

Well, I am actually still worried about it. Really excited about these recruits but there are still a ton of questions.

almost sounds like a movie plot!

Looks like this staff likes guys that play at multiple positions. Lots of players like Anderson from North Shore who played on both side of the ball or multiple spots on one side of the ball.

Looks like the kind of recruit we should have offered 1-2 years ago.

Dude is big and athletic. Looks like he is a WR/TE/LB and around 6’6”. 😳 Iowa St has offered.

From the highlights it looked like three pick-6s and a FF/FR for TD. Fourth INT he went out of bounds just before scoring. I like that the starting all-state safety was playing on the kick coverage teams.

Ok then that explains this Coach O tweet

Right there with you, although I will take SOC winners over Southlake or Highland Park winners in a heartbeat.

Probably a better fit at Tulsa.

Ok exactly how many O lineman do we need currently??