Rivals ranks SMU recruiting class No. 47

[reddevil]

Even if we assume a significant amount of grade inflation since 2007, the most important thing to keep in mind is how we are rated nationally as the grade inflation applies to all teams, not just SMU. So focusing on our national rank, our recruiting class is much better than in years past. Well done staff, keep up the good work.

[NickSMU17]

Also like to look at who we are competing with and beating on these kids...defn a step in the right direction...

[Stallion]

Right now-3 months before signing date there are 241 three stars or above Texas High School recruits. Last year by signing date there were 288. About 70 three star recruits haveen added very recently as Rivals just got a new Texas editor. Approximately 365 Texas High School Seniors will get Division 1A scholarships

Four years ago in 2007 before the grade inflation started there were 151

2007-151
2008-163
2009-211
2010-288
2011-241(incomplete)

Do you have information on the year over year increase in 3 stars in percentage terms for all D-1A athletes ranked by Rivals? I'd be interested to see in percentage terms how much it has gone up across the board.

I wonder if the inflation is Texas specific (i.e. better job of scouting Texas talent), or if it is indicative of a grade inflation across the Rivals spectrum. Regardless, having at least 66% of the college players in one state rated at 3 stars or above would seem to indicate a flawed scoring system. Might be time for a scoring system overhaul.

I'll check when Game Day is over

[ponyscott]

Interesting to note we are the 7th ranked Private School in National RIVALs recruiting rankings......next year maybe we break into the Top 5 in the National Rankings for Private schools...to move ahead of Baylor and Boston College.
This IS impressive!

Stanford- #9
Notre Dame- # 13
USC- # 14
TCU - #32
Baylor -#41
Boston College -#42
SMU -#47

SMU IS the second (2nd) highest ranked Private School, not in a BCS conference though....(TCU is first)

[Stallion]

National Grade Inflation Analysis:

High School Recruits rated 3 star or above:

2007-1141
2008-1109
2009-1382
2010'-1764
2011-1537 (Incomplete)

about a 55%+ grade inflation on a national level
But in Texas there has been an incredible 91% grade inflation between 2007 and 2010

A typical Texas High School Class has about 365 Division 1A recruits that sign letters of intent so roughly 78% of the class are 3 star or above. (However there is a small group of 3 star and above who never sign with a Division 1A school because they might be such an academic risk nobody will even sign them or they suffer an injury-not too many because somebody will generally take a chance on a 3 star or above but keep in mind that the real number would likely be a little smaller)