Auburn losing a kid from Phenix City is like us losing a kid from Starkville.... it happens, just not that often. Moon, on the other hand, is a possibility.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg
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Auburn losing a kid from Phenix City is like us losing a kid from Starkville.... it happens, just not that often. Moon, on the other hand, is a possibility.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg
Absolutely agree. I think it's just because the hay isn't in the barn & people are scared of OM buying off players due to us losing the Egg Bowl & other teams being able to use Dan wanting leave against us.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew
We landed the #18 class last year. If we can match it with another top 20 class this year, & the another in 2017, when the state is loaded, then we'll have a solid foundation of depth & quality players at most every position.
IMO, we still need some 5* difference makers though. That's why I want Hill & Akers in next year's class. We need players that are matchups problems for Bama. Even with all 4 stars at most every position, Alabama is still better than you at most every position.
No doubt we still have a chance at a really good class but we need a lot of dominoes to fall because none have really fallen yet. Last year, as you put it, we already had WAY more hay in the barn than we do this year. Nothing in the current class committed beyond a 3 star at this point.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg
When Dan showed up at the Conerly event, my doom and gloom went away. We need Dan to put in the work to beat NC State and to land this recruiting class. We have a solid shot at a good season next year, even with the QB transition and loss of big playmakers. There are only a few doom and gloomers that refuse to let go of last weekend and move forward.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew
We'll be better than Bama at safety, LB (I expect them to lose a few), and potentially QB and / or WR (I believe Bama will lose Kiffin next year, which will limit the use of Ridley. If we land AJ, he'll make a Ridley like impact).Quote:
Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg
2017 recruiting class will be a repeat, if not better than, the 2015 class.Quote:
Originally Posted by maroonmania
Our fans complained because we only had one "splash" and that was Lewis. This year we'll have more of a splash at the end, but our fans are worried because they aren't verbally committed. Dan just needs to mix it up better. And maybe add in an All- Star game hat announcement guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by maroonmania
I'm pumped about that group. Especially if we get the QB from NOLA and then dominate in state.Quote:
Originally Posted by defiantdog
Let's see it. Right now it's a poor class. Sign a Top 20 class and blowout NC State and the tide will turn.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew
What if we just beat nc state and sign a top 25 class? Should we run off Mullen?Quote:
Originally Posted by HoopsDawg
Do you mind if I add these to the sticky thread for 2016 recruiting as possibilities?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew
Seems as if this is by design too...I think our guys are really starting to get the hang of this recruiting thingQuote:
Originally Posted by Todd4State
Absolutely! Recruiting is a game and it is silly that all of these games are played. But it is what it is. I get some enjoyment out of following it personally, so I'm not going to knock anyone who is in to all of that other stuff. I like to go watch the recruits play in person and then make my own judgments/evaluations and then see how I do vs. the coaches and the recruiting gurus. So, I'm not really into all of the hat stuff and all of that- but I understand the perception it causes. And I understand why schools let recruits do it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tripp McNeely
Our coaches have definitely gotten better at recruiting over the years and limiting flips and things like that. I think the 2017 class may be the culmination of their recruiting experience.
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Originally Posted by Interpolation_Dawg_EX
Best compensation system in college football. No one comes close. They have had their act together for over half a century. We are they Rays, and they are the Yankees. No bitterness. Just facts. But you sure don't go to cleaning house, 'cause you lose to the Yankees and Red Sox.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack Lambert
Just like with the black bears, you don't waste your time being mad. You get your act together, and recruit. Make yourself as good as possible, period.
No, of course not.Quote:
Originally Posted by msstate7
Was this a serious question?Quote:
Originally Posted by HoopsDawg
Also, I would like to see Dan sign a top 250 kid that pretty much any MSU coach would sign.
How can we be sure it Bracky not just that our staff doesn't recruit well?Quote:
Originally Posted by Perpetual Underachiever
How land doesn't seem handcuffed by Bracky and basketball recruiting makes football look like cub scouts.
I think our staff identifies talent well, but isn't great at the sales side of recruiting.
May be old news,but I heard Flowers would no longer be coming to MSU. What's the deal there? I thought he was going to be pretty good...did he take a step back at Co-Lin or something?
We're pretty selective when it comes to olinemen. He's probably really good, but not elite**Quote:
Originally Posted by CadaverDawg