Quote Originally Posted by HoopsDawg View Post
Obviously, there are always unknowns in recruiting. We know that 4 star and 5 star success rate is higher than 2 and 3 star success rate. It's why the national champs and SEC champs are almost always the highest rated recruiting classes.

When you talk about a 3 star, you have to dig a little behind the rating. Yes, Bear was a 3 star. But he was also Mr. Basketball in the state of AL. He was 6'5 and only played football for 1 year. He also was someone AU wanted badly. So, he was an excellent prospect despite his 3 star rating. Same could be said for Dak. LSU came in with the late offer. If LSU offers you, you are a good prospect. He had the TCU offer as well.

In this class, I'm struggling to see that 3 star that I get really pumped about. My 2 favorites would probably be Cam Dantzler and Spencer. I like Porter's potential too, but he's heading to Juco.
So the guys that can't recruit were able to beat out LSU & Auburn for Dak & Bear? You can't have it both ways. U say it's all about 4 & 5 stars, someone mentions Bear & Dak, & your defense is "well they were basically 4 stars" since LSU & Auburn wanted them....so then those 2 should be added to your list of good recruits we beat out traditional powers for, correct?