The 2009 recruiting class is looking good so far.

[ponyboy]

Linebacker Robert Parker was a three star Rivals guy. Had forgotten about him. Line was a two star with very limited offers.

[The PonyGrad]

Hint: One 3 star SMU commit on Scout had 4 receptions on the entire year and is rated higher than Darius Johnson who is a 2 star on Scout. Scout is completely unreliable and inconsistent.

I assume the 3 star you're talking about it Chayse Joubert at Duncanville who'd previously been at Arlington Grace Prep. My brother in law talked to one of the Duncanville coaches who said Joubert's a freak of an athlete (I think Rivals has him at 4.6). The coach said he's faster than that and an incredible athlete but that he wasn't good enough to start for Duncanville b/c he was really raw, hands weren't great. We'll see...those things can be improved upon but you'd think if he was such a great raw athlete, he'd be good enough to start even if he's raw...this HS coach (not the HC), was surprised at the scholarship offer...JJ must really be projecting here...

If you are considering that your coaching staff is a key strength then this is the kind of gamble you take.

[1983 Cotton Bowl]

If I am not mistaken, the Rivals site shows Joubert with an offer from Miami. Is that accurate? If so, there must be something about that guy that makes him a legit D-1 prospect.

[Billy Joe]

Don't place too much emphasis on high school stats. A receiver's numbers are also based on how many passes are thrown in the offense and how good the qb is at throwing the ball. This class is shaping up to be better than any of Bennett's classes. Aside from recruiting, a big difference will be if the player retention on the team improves with our new coaches.

[One Trick Pony]

Hint: One 3 star SMU commit on Scout had 4 receptions on the entire year and is rated higher than Darius Johnson who is a 2 star on Scout. Scout is completely unreliable and inconsistent.

I think you may be correct, They had my son going in the early 6th round in 2004 he went no where

[ponyboy]

If I am not mistaken, the Rivals site shows Joubert with an offer from Miami. Is that accurate? If so, there must be something about that guy that makes him a legit D-1 prospect.

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/co ... cid=889717

[Alaric]

Hint: One 3 star SMU commit on Scout had 4 receptions on the entire year and is rated higher than Darius Johnson who is a 2 star on Scout. Scout is completely unreliable and inconsistent.

I assume the 3 star you're talking about it Chayse Joubert at Duncanville who'd previously been at Arlington Grace Prep. My brother in law talked to one of the Duncanville coaches who said Joubert's a freak of an athlete (I think Rivals has him at 4.6). The coach said he's faster than that and an incredible athlete but that he wasn't good enough to start for Duncanville b/c he was really raw, hands weren't great. We'll see...those things can be improved upon but you'd think if he was such a great raw athlete, he'd be good enough to start even if he's raw...this HS coach (not the HC), was surprised at the scholarship offer...JJ must really be projecting here...

If you are considering that your coaching staff is a key strength then this is the kind of gamble you take.

I agree...I have a ton more confidence in JJ to spot "potential" than PB...still worries me a little but we'll see

[Stallion]

Joubert is a legitimate athlete. He is not a legitimate 3 star. Its crazy to have him rated higher than Darius Johnson. No way in hell Joubert has had an offer from Miami in the last 5 months-if he ever did. There are numerous kids on our offer list who claim only an offer from SMU but apparently would rather not play college football than to commit to SMU. Read between the lines.

[Corp]

Scout is completely unreliable and inconsistent.

Precisely, Scout's evaluation of Texas talent often indicates

their total lack of commitment in conducting even superficial

research. Therefore, their results are often flawed.

[jtstang]

There are numerous kids on our offer list who claim only an offer from SMU but apparently would rather not play college football than to commit to SMU. Read between the lines.

But I thought the playing field had leveled and the ship was going to right itself?

[SCHOOPS]

New names that I saw today (it maybe old news)

JR McConico - corner from LA
http://ucla.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=67364

Antonio Parker - corner from Louisiana (I think Rufus Porter teammate)

[03Mustang]

There are numerous kids on our offer list who claim only an offer from SMU but apparently would rather not play college football than to commit to SMU. Read between the lines.

But I thought the playing field had leveled and the ship was going to right itself?

I believe he's saying these "offers" don't exist...

[Stallion]

Right just because a guy has an (oral) offer in June doesn't mean its a formal offer or that the offer remains open for 1, 2 or 5 months or that the Coaching Staff can't just rescind it.

BTW I have less problem with a team taking a sleeper with outstanding athletic ability than I do with a team taking a high school All-District type who will never have the skills to excell at the D!A level. Joubert is a great athlete-and I'll let the Coaching make those decisions. I'm just pointing out that a service that has him rated as a 3 star is very questionable.

[that's great raplh]

go ponies

[expony18]

I'm just pointing out that a service that has him rated as a 3 star is very questionable.

maybe they know more then you when it comes to evaluating talent.