Quality of Recruiting -- Current State?

[ponyboy]

Ok, so we've established that there are other top BCS schools who, like SMU, tend to rely on a relatively few recruiters for the bulk of their recruits. We’ve established that SMU has not made as many offers within the borders of Texas as the other Texas-based schools. And we’ve established that this is not a good long term strategy, to ignore, relatively speaking, your own back yard (or at least be late to the table in pursing Texas talent).

So here’s the unanswered question: Ignoring whether the recruits happen to be from Texas or not, and ignoring future recruiting classes, how are we looking RIGHT NOW with the quality of interest and commits for THIS class?

I see 18 Rivals four-star recruits showing interest in us and several three stars showing interest (even though the large bulk of three stars haven’t been graded yet). I see one three star commit, one reasonable reach with the Line commit, and three unknowns who will all probably be three stars once grades are in. I expect we’ll get some quality commits out of the upcoming camps.

So how are we looking based on early returns?

Note: Answering based on the zip code of the player will get you an automatic F. Please dig deep and answer the question asked. It’s a valid question that deserves a response, even if the response is “I don’t know,” and even if the good faith response throws a bit of cold water on your pet theories. Let’s see if we can get a little intellectual honesty, and therefore a real conversation going here.

You can do it. Go.

[Stallion]

IGNORE^

[ponyboy]

What a shame you are too small a man to answer a simple and very good question. Sad.

Who can help me out?

[ponynut]

Good! I have faith in our coaching staff ability to find players to fit the JJ system. Previous coaching staffs did not leave favorable relationships with Texas HS coaches. I know one coach who is still peaved that one of his recruited players did not qualify at SMU and thus lost his opportunity for another scholarship. Texas players generally do not have a favorable view of SMU's program because of its long losing history. That will change in time as our program continues to excel. Patience is a virtue.

[NickSMU17]

Build a program....

[ponyboy]

Agreed ponynut. Fit is vital.

Yes, build a program, Nick. Increase Texas presence.

Anyone with an opinion on how are we doing so far this year in terms of the quality of recruits? Too early to say? Not enough data? Afraid of hurting Kemosabe's feelings?