Recruiting Question - Too Many Recruits?

[Junior]

Given the number of commits we have currently, do you see the coaching staff saying "thanks, but no thanks" to any of the current commits to make room for some of the late recruiting additions? I know there's always a chance that a few don't qualify or agree to greyshirt, but I'm not familiar with June's history in this area.

I know this isn't the most pleasant scenario, but there's always the chance that some late sleepers come into the mix that have to be considered.

Any thoughts?

[RGV Pony]

I think maybe the coaches say thanks but no thanks to some of the current roster members

[SMU 86]

I think maybe the coaches say thanks but no thanks to some of the current roster members

You might be right about that.

[Junior]

But arent' we limited to 25 new scholarships each year? And we're already sitting at 24.

[SMU 86]

But arent' we limited to 25 new scholarships each year? And we're already sitting at 24.

We can and will greyshirt some. But we can sign as many as we want but we can only enroll 25. But RGV has a point.

[Junior]

But arent' we limited to 25 new scholarships each year? And we're already sitting at 24.

We can and will greyshirt some. But we can sign as many as we want but we can only enroll 25. But RGV has a point.

I figured that. There's always some housecleaning that's done with the legacy roster. Isn't that why we saw so many players at Senior Day, given that some still had remaining eligibility? This is really only about the third year I've been following recruiting, so I'm still learning the process.

Either way, it seems like this class is rounding out really well.

Can't wait til Feb 3!

[Dutch]

I think maybe the coaches say thanks but no thanks to some of the current roster members

i think you're right. probably some of the juniors i would imagine or sophs that were PB's guys that JJ inherited.

[ponyscott]

Given the number of commits we have currently, do you see the coaching staff saying "thanks, but no thanks" to any of the current commits to make room for some of the late recruiting additions? I know there's always a chance that a few don't qualify or agree to greyshirt, but I'm not familiar with June's history in this area.

I know this isn't the most pleasant scenario, but there's always the chance that some late sleepers come into the mix that have to be considered.

Any thoughts?

They have been doing that over the past month by just not keeping in contact with a few recruits from the past year and the recruits get the message and go elsewhere. The coaches are doing a masterful job IMO with the late juggling as you have to keep a lot of balls/athletes in the air. It looks there will be at least one commit that we won't be able to keep because of position desires by the athlete, hopefully no others will change their minds.

[Stallion]

we lost about 8* recruits in last years class to academic issues-I know of two guys that were in a little bit of academic jeopardy based on SAT/GPA scores I saw during points in the recruiting season-but unless you have their transcript its hard to know for sure. But we oversigned last year and while it appears they are shutting things down they said the same thing last year too. Wouldn't surprise me. There are some really perfect candidates for greyshirts in this class and June has always used that option at SMU and Hawaii

*actually 7 because McConnico became eligible literrally days before reporting

[Junior]

Thanks for the responses, guys.

[ozfan]

I think maybe the coaches say thanks but no thanks to some of the current roster members

i think you're right. probably some of the juniors i would imagine or sophs that were PB's guys that JJ inherited.

Most of those guys are the starting O line and a couple of the rotation lbs I do not believe he
will get rid of them.

[Mexmustang]

Unless someone misbehaves or has a poor attitude, I don't think we will see a group leave the program, unless it is their decission. One reason I beleive that this is true, is that several actually left during the year, very quietly as they were demoted to the practice squad and didn't travel. If you don't feel your going to play, and the new classes coming in are only going to put you further down the roster, the only reason to stay is to retain the scholarship. Some can afford the cost, others simply quit school or transfer. Playing college football is more than a full time job.

[d_pony]

dont' forget to add the 3 greyshirts from last year who just enrolled - they count on this year's committments

[Junior]

Great point.

So we're sitting at 26 in this class, with several offers still outstanding. Given that I'm hearing that 2 or 3 might not qualify, then we're looking at one, maybe 2, open spots. I'd love to see one of those OL or DL offers come through, and maybe another true DB. Sounds like there's some magic that needs to be worked by JJ and the staff, as well as some other things to happen, but I guess it's all still possible.

[ozfan]

dont' forget to add the 3 greyshirts from last year who just enrolled - they count on this year's committments

Not sure but I believe greyshirts can count in last years class or this years class.