StallionsModelT wrote:I've been a Rivals subsriber for several years and this year's class is IMO marginally better than the last several classes we've put together. I really like what Jones and his staff are doing in terms of the offensive line recruits we have committed. Fontana, Atchison, and Frazier all have quality offers and should be solid players for us.
The Padron kid looks like he has some ability but definitely needs a redshirt year to bulk up. The two players that excite me the most are McDade and Braylon Williams. Williams is going to be the gem of this class when its all said and done. He's 6-4 235 pounds and can really get after it. Also, he is one of the youngest guys we have committed so there is still some growing on the way. McDade is a really good looking athlete in open space. I see him challenging Beasley and Wilkerson for a starting position at one of the inside slot receiver positions.
All things considered, with back to back one win seasons this is a pretty good class. We are in the top half of teams in CUSA in terms of Rivals team rankings and still have a chance at some decent looking prospects. Overall, however, I am a bit disappointed we haven't been able to snag a few topline WR's or QB's yet with this offense. Maybe once we start having some success on the field the quality of these guys will improve.
This is the only year where Jones can get away with the 1-11 season and tell a recruit, "Mr. Recruit, this is why I need you so 1-11 doesn't happen again.''
If we throw out another 1 or 2-win season, then the recruiting will take another severe hit -- new academic policies or no new academic policies -- IMO.