Comparing 2012 verbal commitments to 2011

by **smudubs** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:56 pm

I thought it would be interesting to take a look at where we stood this time last year regarding recruiting and compare it to where we are now. Last year we had 12 kids commit to SMU midway through July. Of those twelve, nine endeberate being rated 3* recruits by Rivals, one was a 4* and the other two were 2* recruits.

This year, we now have 11 verbals. Six of those are 3* recruits and one is a 4*. It is reasonable to assume that some of the unrated players also will be rated as 3* recruits when they are rated. The difference this year is that we have kids who are committed to USC who are calling Klemm and asking to come visit. Additionally, this year's highest rated recruit is more highly regarded than Moreland was last year.

There is a lot of positive momentum right now and this is shaping up to be an outstanding class.

by **Blvd_Stang** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:46 pm

Is there any update on Moreland, is there any hope for him being able to join the team this year?

by **S....M....U** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:52 pm

what happened to him?

by **Blvd_Stang** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:53 pm

S....M....U wrote:what happened to him?

Didn't clear NCAA standards and now will have to go JC or greyshirt and come in later.

I am on base here right guys?

by **reddevil** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:57 pm

Supposedly he is not enrolling at JC or even investigating this route. He is working on either a grade or test scores (I don't remember which one) and plans on being admitted in January. Supposedly he is very confident that he will be admitted in January.

by **Blvd_Stang** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:59 pm

reddevil wrote:Supposedly he is not enrolling at JC or even investigating this route. He is working on either a grade or test scores (I don't remember which one) and plans on being admitted in January. Supposedly he is very confident that he will be admitted in January.

Keeping Davon would be HUGE. GOOD LUCK MAN!

by **Wuba** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 4:46 pm

smudubs wrote:I thought it would be interesting to take a look at where we stood this time last year regarding recruiting and compare it to where we are now. Last year we had 12 kids commit to SMU midway through July. Of those twelve, nine endeberate being rated 3* recruits by Rivals, one was a 4* and the other two were 2* recruits.

This year, we now have 11 verbals. Six of those are 3* recruits and one is a 4*. It is reasonable to assume that some of the unrated players also will be rated as 3* recruits when they are rated. The difference this year is that we have kids who are committed to USC who are calling Klemm and asking to come visit. Additionally, this year's highest rated recruit is more highly regarded than Moreland was last year.

There is a lot of positive momentum right now and this is shaping up to be an outstanding class.

Who are the 6 3* Rivals recruits that you are counting?

Right now I just count 4: Lewis, LaGasse, Pettway and Neroes. Line is a 2*, Marks is a 4* and that leaves 5 currently unranked.

by **smudubs** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 6:14 pm

(1) I thought Stewart had already been rated 3*. Based on what I have read about him on ESPN, he will be rated 3* when its all said and done.

(2) I miscounted. Even counting Stewart we are only at 5. I think I counted Pettway twice.

by **Mitch McConnell** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 6:22 pm

According to the 3 amigos, SMU's recruiting rating should be 0.0 because there are too many non-Texas kids committed.

by **NickSMU17** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 6:31 pm

You are an idiot...

Top 3 stupid people on this board.

The end...

by **SMU 86** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 6:38 pm

I call a truce between Nick and The General. We just got Garland, Texas LB Damien Neroes who comitted today.

by **NickSMU17** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 7:29 pm

Today's commit was bigger than just being a Texas recruit...

Excited about the past couple of days and hope the trend continues.

by **NickSMU17** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 7:33 pm

Maybe a step of peace in an area that needs to be more cohesive, less ego, and work harder...

by **westexSMU** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:55 pm

I was told that Moreland is just retaking a test this fall and is not going to JR. College. Expect him in Dallas next semester. Also, Moreland had an offer to USC.

by **Cadillac** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:53 am

NickSMU17 wrote:The end...

Oh, if only it were true lol.

-CoS