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LSU vs USC vs Florida
Posted on 12/16/21 at 7:39 am
Posted on 12/16/21 at 7:39 am
Looking at Riley and Napier’s classes, Kelly really did pretty well considering the situation. This is where we’re all currently at:
LSU:
18th overall class
13 signees
2 five stars
USC:
81st overall class
6 signees
1 five star
Florida:
50th overall class
9 signees
1 five star
So Kelly basically blew Riley and Napier out of the water in terms of class retention, class size, and matched or exceeded them in new signings. It’s pretty obvious that coming in on two weeks notice and getting kids to sign with you is a tall order in the current state of football and Kelly was able to do that better than two known “ace recruiters” at other elite programs with staffs that are more filled out than his is currently. Riley basically has a full staff with a way lower level of recruiting competition and still couldn’t get it done. Hopefully this eases some melting
LSU:
18th overall class
13 signees
2 five stars
USC:
81st overall class
6 signees
1 five star
Florida:
50th overall class
9 signees
1 five star
So Kelly basically blew Riley and Napier out of the water in terms of class retention, class size, and matched or exceeded them in new signings. It’s pretty obvious that coming in on two weeks notice and getting kids to sign with you is a tall order in the current state of football and Kelly was able to do that better than two known “ace recruiters” at other elite programs with staffs that are more filled out than his is currently. Riley basically has a full staff with a way lower level of recruiting competition and still couldn’t get it done. Hopefully this eases some melting
Posted on 12/16/21 at 7:57 am to Forever
We had a more kids and better kids committed prior to him taking over.
The old staff did a pretty good job with recruiting considering they were all on the way out.
The old staff did a pretty good job with recruiting considering they were all on the way out.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 8:03 am to Forever
Kelly or Ogregon? People blame Ed for everything, the only kid he didn’t offer that signed was Ibieta. That said I am glad Kelly kept these kids together.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 9:13 am to Forever
Going to start off by saying I like the Brian Kelly hire and I think he's going to do great here. What follows is absolutely not a knock on him.
But let's give some credit where it's really due. Ed Orgeron and his staff continued to work the recruiting trail right up until they were relieved of duties and continued to sell the message of committing to LSU, not to a particular coach. On top of that, Woodward was personally calling recruits after the announcement that Ed was being let go. This class stayed together as well as it did largely due to the efforts of Woodward, Orgeron, and the staff.
Now, Kelly and particularly Frank Wilson, have also done good work with quickly building up those lines of communication for recruits with the new staff as it's being assembled, as well.
Just wanted to say, this class is not a total disaster because of a huge effort by the AD and the outgoing staff.
But let's give some credit where it's really due. Ed Orgeron and his staff continued to work the recruiting trail right up until they were relieved of duties and continued to sell the message of committing to LSU, not to a particular coach. On top of that, Woodward was personally calling recruits after the announcement that Ed was being let go. This class stayed together as well as it did largely due to the efforts of Woodward, Orgeron, and the staff.
Now, Kelly and particularly Frank Wilson, have also done good work with quickly building up those lines of communication for recruits with the new staff as it's being assembled, as well.
Just wanted to say, this class is not a total disaster because of a huge effort by the AD and the outgoing staff.
Posted on 12/17/21 at 8:16 pm to Forever
What happened to this God that USC hired to be their head coach?
Looks like a complete dud.
Looks like a complete dud.
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