re: A Question About 'Stealing' Recruits

Ever heard of Ryan Perrilloux? He was a Texas commit from July 26, 2004 until signing day. After remaining committed to Texas up to signing day, Perrilloux caved to local pressure and announced he would attend Louisiana State to much pomp and circumstance. New LSU head coach Les Miles only had the job for a few weeks, and Perrilloux was considered the cornerstone of a relatively small recruiting class.He was the #1 player in the country that year. Biggest signing day change I've ever seen and look what happened with him. UT signed Colt McCoy and you know how that turned out. It happens all the time.

Harvey Williams was another big signee plucked right out of A&M's backyard.

I've been following high school recruiting since 1978 and one thing I have learned, you have no idea how a class will turn out until 4 years after they sign. Curley Hallman had the #1 class 2 out of his 4 years and look what happened with him.

USA Today used to have a "where are they now" site that compared recruits rankings from previous years and where they ended up. I wish I could find it because it shows how many 4 and 5 star players don't pan out.

Relax - life at LSU is still good.