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For those that did/are still melting down over the nations 17th ranked class

Posted on 2/3/12 at 1:20 pm
Posted by 7thWardTiger
Richmond, Texas
Member since Nov 2009
24670 posts
Posted on 2/3/12 at 1:20 pm
Here's a little breakdown for you that i hope helps soothe your mind.

We have depth. A shite ton of depth. That's the key theme here. We needed linebackers, so we got 5 good ones, plus an incoming transfer. Just remember depth throughout this post.

Lets break down recruiting stars.
a 5 star player is someone who has either the physical tools or skill set to come in and compete for playing time right away.
a 4 star guy is someone who has either the physical tools or skill set to come in, and with a little training, either on technique or in the weight room/conditioning, to compete for playing time. Possibly working their way onto the field later on in their freshman years.
a 3 star guy is someone who is one to two years away both physically and skill set wise from being able to compete for playing time on a college level. Might be a small school kid who was more athletic than all his peers but has bad technique and just needs a few years training, aka a project
a 2 star guy is someone who needs 2-3 years of training in order to compete.
a 1 star guy is someone who will probably never compete for playing time on a major college football level.

Let's use rivals, since its the recruiting ranking negatigers are using to down this class. We signed 9 4 stars, including 2 at the main position of need, LB. Now we have 2 guys who can compete for playing time in their first year on campus, after some good summer workouts and a strong fall camp. We signed 3 more 3 star guys, who will probably get to redshirt and get 2 more years under Moffit and Chavis to develop into their full potential before being asked to come participate in a major role

We got 3 good olineman, a position in which you can never have enough depth. 5 defensive backs, 1 4 star guy, who all get to enjoy the teachings of the best defensive back coach in CFB. All could probably redshirt, but i have a feeling Thomas is going to see the field this fall.

We signed 3 wr's, all 6'1 and above, and at least 1 should be seeing the field this fall as a true freshman.

Bottom line is, we have depth. We don't need anyone to come in and contribute immediately. We have a great coaching staff, that will coach up these guys that you feel are unworthy of putting on the purple and gold, and in a year or two, you will be looking back at these guys like, damn, these guys are good. This is what coaching staffs like Boise State does best. They bring in guys, have them buy in to the program, coach them up, and next thing you know you have a annual top 10 powerhouse. Its a winning formula. Our coaching staff has proven to squeeze every once of talent out of our players. No one should be alarmed because we didn't bring in any 5 star guys in this class according to Rivals. Sure it would have been nice, but not a needed thing because of the sheer amounts of depth that we have at every position. We can and will continue to use our depth to help these "lesser" guys fulfill their full potential before being asked to step into a major role.

Posted by ShakeyTurtle
Tensas Parish
Member since Jul 2011
753 posts
Posted on 2/3/12 at 1:28 pm to
why must you type so much
Posted by nitwit
Member since Oct 2007
12234 posts
Posted on 2/3/12 at 1:30 pm to
Synopsis:
We have depth, so we didn't need any recruits.
Posted by Codythetiger
Arkansas
Member since Nov 2006
27577 posts
Posted on 2/3/12 at 1:35 pm to
who is the transfer?
Posted by LSUfan4444
Member since Mar 2004
53760 posts
Posted on 2/3/12 at 1:35 pm to
Obviously teams with depth cannot and should not have top 4 recruiting classes.
Posted by notslim99
City of Bossier City
Member since Feb 2005
4531 posts
Posted on 2/3/12 at 1:35 pm to
quote:

Synopsis:
We have depth, so we didn't need any recruits.

So, shut up bitches.


And I wholeheartedly agree with the OP.
Posted by Tiger n Chains
Houston, TX
Member since Aug 2006
2141 posts
Posted on 2/3/12 at 1:36 pm to
quote:

Obviously teams with depth cannot and should not have top 4 recruiting classes

Posted by GeauxMez
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Apr 2005
930 posts
Posted on 2/3/12 at 1:37 pm to
quote:

Synopsis:
We have depth, so we didn't need any recruits.


Uhhhhhh No.

Every team needs recruits, but you don't need them to all come in and contribute right away.

Relax we did pretty good, could've been better but it also could've been worst.

Question: How many #1 ranked recruiting classes end up being still #1 ranked after they complete their college careers.

Answer: Most probably None!
Posted by uway
Member since Sep 2004
33109 posts
Posted on 2/3/12 at 1:41 pm to
quote:

Synopsis: We have depth, so we didn't need any recruits.


Didn't you know this class is chockablock full of "sleepers" and "steals"? There might be 19 or 20 Tyrann Mathieus in that group for all we know.

Funniest thing I've seen is the comments about how it's a "fast" class, like that will mean anything if they are all projects.
Posted by nitwit
Member since Oct 2007
12234 posts
Posted on 2/3/12 at 1:42 pm to
I say we stop recruting altogether...
Or at least til this depth problem gets resolved
Posted by GeauxMez
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Apr 2005
930 posts
Posted on 2/3/12 at 1:45 pm to
quote:

I say we stop recruting altogether...
Or at least til this depth problem gets resolved


LOL

There will be some rantards agree with this!
Posted by 7thWardTiger
Richmond, Texas
Member since Nov 2009
24670 posts
Posted on 2/3/12 at 1:49 pm to
quote:

There will be some rantards agree with this!
#truth
Posted by Cadello
Eunice
Member since Dec 2007
47795 posts
Posted on 2/3/12 at 2:03 pm to
quote:

Funniest thing I've seen is the comments about how it's a "fast" class, like that will mean anything if they are all projects.

Or we could trash the coach and the team but then that would make us moronic douchebags...

Oh wait..
Posted by LongTime Tiger
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2010
2457 posts
Posted on 2/3/12 at 2:03 pm to
No reason to be too concerned about this class. But if this turns into a trend of not getting some of the "premier" players in the nation at their position, it could spell trouble in 3-4 years.

We would hope that 4-5 star prospects would be dying to be part of a program that is close to a dynasty. Even if they have to wait to crack the lineup.
This post was edited on 2/3/12 at 2:18 pm
Posted by LSUnKaty
Katy, TX
Member since Dec 2008
4343 posts
Posted on 2/3/12 at 2:07 pm to
quote:

We needed linebackers, so we got 5 good ones, plus an incoming transfer.
Who is the transfer???
Posted by dgnx6
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2006
68593 posts
Posted on 2/3/12 at 2:23 pm to
U are rt, at some point you have to recruit top players at positions when depth is a factor. We did it with bringing in Mett last year at qb, we did it this year at lb. We did exactly what y'all wanted. Next year the coaches need to focus on dline.
Posted by Froman
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2007
36214 posts
Posted on 2/3/12 at 2:26 pm to
Isn't it common knowledge that rivals is pretty much a joke these days? I haven't even seen their rankings this year.
Posted by nitwit
Member since Oct 2007
12234 posts
Posted on 2/3/12 at 2:33 pm to
Call me a nitwit, but I thought a team had to recruit (and frequently sign) quality athletes at each position consistently to CREATE "depth".
Posted by 7thWardTiger
Richmond, Texas
Member since Nov 2009
24670 posts
Posted on 2/3/12 at 3:12 pm to
quote:

Who is the transfer???
a kid from Nichols.
Posted by genuineLSUtiger
Nashville
Member since Sep 2005
72938 posts
Posted on 2/3/12 at 3:58 pm to
quote:

nitwit


quote:

We have depth, so we didn't need any recruits.



Once again, you live up to your screen name.
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