Recruting Classes 06-08

[BIG DAWG]

I was looking back on Rivals just to look at past classes, and one can really see why we are in the situation we are in by looking at those lists. I am not talking about the amount of stars by a players name either.

We have all heard the adage you can't judge a class until several years later...regardless of the number of stars, just check out the number of kids that either never came, or left the program early. I know this happens everywhere, but damn. You really need to take a look to remember. I follow he program pretty closely, and it still made me think "wow"

Then looking at those list from those three years, you see all the misses and the JUCO guys that were here for a short time and never replaced...which you better be able to do if you are going to go that route.

Looking at those lists really makes it clear as to why you really have to have a coach that can evaluate and develop a recruit

Edited November 12, 2011 by BIG DAWG

[GrayEagle]

That was an eye-opener. I'd also add '05 to that group. The class of '08 has been a little better with only about half of them that won't finish their eligibility. The other classes that you named had about three real contributors each and a few more that lettered but what really grabs you is that about half never played at all or even set foot on the campus after signing.