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I do trust the coaches judgement on these kids
Posted on 6/25/17 at 4:36 am
Posted on 6/25/17 at 4:36 am
But is anyone slightly concerned with this class? I understand not to star gaze to an extent, but we have very few top recruits committed and this class is filling up rather fast. I know there's going to be a few diamonds in the rough that these recruiting sites do miss, but I'm pretty certain it won't be our whole class and I'm positive not all these kids are going to jump 200+ spots in the rankings.
People bring up Clemson and other teams still winning a championship with low ranked classes. But let's be real here the odds are ridiculously high and I would like to not base our chances on that every year. My main question Is there really a need to accept this many verbals so early in the process when most of these kids only have a few offers and we still have plenty of big fish on the board? What kept Les Miles competetive over the years was the ability to bring in top talent. We likely don't have the greatest head coach in the SEC let alone the whole NCAA (no it's not an insult), So I would feel a little more comfortable if we reeled in the best athletes possible.
Downvote away but you are lying to yourself if you are not one bit concerned. I don't want to ever see LSU go through medicocricity
People bring up Clemson and other teams still winning a championship with low ranked classes. But let's be real here the odds are ridiculously high and I would like to not base our chances on that every year. My main question Is there really a need to accept this many verbals so early in the process when most of these kids only have a few offers and we still have plenty of big fish on the board? What kept Les Miles competetive over the years was the ability to bring in top talent. We likely don't have the greatest head coach in the SEC let alone the whole NCAA (no it's not an insult), So I would feel a little more comfortable if we reeled in the best athletes possible.
Downvote away but you are lying to yourself if you are not one bit concerned. I don't want to ever see LSU go through medicocricity
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Posted on 6/25/17 at 5:27 am to Aussietigerfan
Totally agree.Seems like these coaches are banking on potential but alot of these guys are under the radar for sure.definitely running out of spots for the big fish which makes me nervous.
This post was edited on 6/25/17 at 5:35 am
Posted on 6/25/17 at 8:25 am to Aussietigerfan
A bunch of 3 stars, it's true. But I trust the "process". Every year we have a few early 3-star commits who magically end up signing with TCU, Oklahoma State, Arkansas, Etc...when we bring in bigger fish. Simple... the ones that continue to develop stay on board until Signing Day. The ones that don't start "looking around"
Posted on 6/25/17 at 8:38 am to Aussietigerfan
It is obvious that Coach O is approaching recruiting differently.
I wonder when the class is getting full, whether Coach O would accept more highly rated recruits and "process" commits like Saban.
I wonder also if the change in recruiting practice is to make a point especially to in-state recruits that if you wait, the ship will have sailed. Coaches are people who have families. Who wouldn't want to see some closure to their hard work early?
I also wonder if the coaches (many quite new to LSU) want to make the point that they can recruit differently and be just as, or even more successful than when Miles was running the show.
I wonder when the class is getting full, whether Coach O would accept more highly rated recruits and "process" commits like Saban.
I wonder also if the change in recruiting practice is to make a point especially to in-state recruits that if you wait, the ship will have sailed. Coaches are people who have families. Who wouldn't want to see some closure to their hard work early?
I also wonder if the coaches (many quite new to LSU) want to make the point that they can recruit differently and be just as, or even more successful than when Miles was running the show.
Posted on 6/25/17 at 9:13 am to Aussietigerfan
I try not to star gaze as well, but this is a lot of 3 star guys. There aren't that many diamonds in the rough. I like Curry and Provens film, and wonder why they are rated so low. I hate to say the "A" word, but Alabama hasn't built there dynasty with 3 star recruits.
Posted on 6/25/17 at 11:58 am to Aussietigerfan
Don't expect all these kids to be in school at LSU in 2018.
Posted on 6/25/17 at 12:11 pm to Aussietigerfan
This class will be ranked around 15 when it is said and done. Which will be around 6-7th best in the SEC. Not very good. The gap appears to be widening between Bama and LSU. Coach O is defintley not off to a hot start on recuriting. So far, Les Miles was much better at recuriting. It's like Coach O's recuriting mentality is still at Ole Miss or something. He's taking every three star player he can get his hands on instead of being very selective and getting the absolute best recruits out there which are 4 and 5 star players.
Posted on 6/25/17 at 1:09 pm to Aussietigerfan
People can try to spin it anyway they want but the bottom line is talent wins. Of course you find diamond in the roughs here and there but the four and five stars are normally the deciding factor in making your program compete for championships.
Posted on 6/25/17 at 1:30 pm to Aussietigerfan
I agree. This reeks of lazy recruiting to me. Get this thing tucked away by the holidays. While the powerhouses fight over the elite
Posted on 6/25/17 at 1:35 pm to Aussietigerfan
The amount of doubters in this thread is truly disturbing, before the new scheme even hits the field. More of you need to believe in the coaches and stop being spoiled. Remember, these guys are getting the green light from O, aranda and canada. They know talent when they see it.
Posted on 6/25/17 at 2:12 pm to Aussietigerfan
Member when we used to make fun of Arkansas and Tennessee for having giant classes full of 3 stars. I member
Posted on 6/25/17 at 2:20 pm to Aussietigerfan
Hold that Tiger in hopes that half the 2018 commits turn out to be Jacob Hesters.
Bold move CEO
Bold move CEO
This post was edited on 6/25/17 at 2:25 pm
Posted on 6/25/17 at 2:35 pm to Aussietigerfan
Louisiana is down, hell, this whole recruiting cycle is down. There aren't a whole lot of overly impressive recruits for this year. This is not gonna be a class that lights the world on fire, but the most important thing is that we're filling needs. Canada needs pieces for his offense and that's exactly what we're getting.
Next year's class will be (and partially already is) loaded with star power.
Next year's class will be (and partially already is) loaded with star power.
Posted on 6/25/17 at 4:23 pm to Aussietigerfan
"Star gazing" is not some kind of mythical fantasy rather a statistical fact. Higher rated players are statistically more likely to succeed at an elite level at he next level. It is not to say that 3 stars cannot be successful but they are statistically less likely. "Trusting the coaches" is on the ~8 3 stars we take each year. Otherwise, LSU should be loading up on Top 300 players annually.
Posted on 6/25/17 at 4:49 pm to Aussietigerfan
Stop. We are recruiting players of need that want to be at LSU. Non of this is concerning at all. The only reason any of you are concerned is because there is a certain number of 3 star recruits. That's it. Not that is matters, but Jenkins, Provens, Curry, Baskerville, and possibly Washington will all be 4 star players when it's said and done. Also the two Texas Tech transfers are very appealing to the star gazers.
Now if this was happening with next years class where it is star studded and in state loaded...yes, that's when I would start being concerned. But not this year. Not even close.
Now if this was happening with next years class where it is star studded and in state loaded...yes, that's when I would start being concerned. But not this year. Not even close.
Posted on 6/25/17 at 5:05 pm to Aussietigerfan
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But is anyone slightly concerned with this class?
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