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3 Stars, 4 Stars, 5 Stars - to much emphasis???
Posted on 7/20/08 at 1:28 am
Posted on 7/20/08 at 1:28 am
After all the Josh Williford debating, I wondered if we may be blinded a bit by the stars. Jacob Hester was a 2 Star guy and look at him now.
Then you've got these 3 star guys:
*Chevis Jackson
*Tyson Jackson
*Brandon LaFell
*Jonathon Zenon
*Keith Zinger
Look, a 5 star guy is bound to be a great player if he keeps his nose clean, but these lower star guys can have wonderful careers as well.
What's your take??
Then you've got these 3 star guys:
*Chevis Jackson
*Tyson Jackson
*Brandon LaFell
*Jonathon Zenon
*Keith Zinger
Look, a 5 star guy is bound to be a great player if he keeps his nose clean, but these lower star guys can have wonderful careers as well.
What's your take??
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Posted on 7/20/08 at 1:32 am to FanInLA
Whats your point here?
Are you telling me we should not get angry if we don't land 4/5 star players, and it is perfectly fine to settle for 3 star players?
Are you telling me we should not get angry if we don't land 4/5 star players, and it is perfectly fine to settle for 3 star players?
Posted on 7/20/08 at 1:36 am to ATLienTiger
I'm saying Scout and RIval could be wrong sometimes with their ratings and some coaches my know better.
Ali Highsmith was a three star too, I think.
Ali Highsmith was a three star too, I think.
Posted on 7/20/08 at 1:36 am to FanInLA
Thanks for the late breaking info. Thats kinda more appropriate for the Rant tho, most on the recruiting board are knowledgeable on all things LSU and weve found our home here on this board to stay away from the retards on the Rant.
But again nobody here is bitching about the number of stars, its the film that has people talking. Posters on the Rant are the ones that would make a fuss about the stars a recruit has.
And dont bring to much attention to us, we like it here, how it is now.
But again nobody here is bitching about the number of stars, its the film that has people talking. Posters on the Rant are the ones that would make a fuss about the stars a recruit has.
And dont bring to much attention to us, we like it here, how it is now.
Posted on 7/20/08 at 1:37 am to FanInLA
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Ali Highsmith was a three star too, I think.
yes he was.
Posted on 7/20/08 at 1:37 am to FanInLA
No doubt that you can find 3 star players that are very good, but you have a MUCHHH higher PERCENTAGE of 5 star players that will succeed vs. 3 star players.
There have been MANY studies done on this and it has been proven that a higher percentage (the best gauge) of five stars will go to the NFL than any other rating.
Of course you will have diamonds in the rough like Jacob Hester, but of the thousands of 2 stars each year only a tiny percentage of them will actually play on the next level.
However, roughly 50% of the 25-30 5 star players each year make it to the NFL.
The best coaches can find those 'diamonds' but the best bets are the higher ranked guys.
There is a definite correlation.
There have been MANY studies done on this and it has been proven that a higher percentage (the best gauge) of five stars will go to the NFL than any other rating.
Of course you will have diamonds in the rough like Jacob Hester, but of the thousands of 2 stars each year only a tiny percentage of them will actually play on the next level.
However, roughly 50% of the 25-30 5 star players each year make it to the NFL.
The best coaches can find those 'diamonds' but the best bets are the higher ranked guys.
There is a definite correlation.
Posted on 7/20/08 at 1:41 am to Boudin
the stars are sometimes based on who the person is recruited by
Posted on 7/20/08 at 1:43 am to FanInLA
Yeah, this topic/argument has never been done before. 
Posted on 7/20/08 at 1:44 am to lynxcat
I hear ya. I want as many 5 and 4 Stars as we can get and I understand we are running out of spots. This whole thread was just to bring a little positive vibe to the commitment we just had.
I'll just wish Josh the best at LSU and try not to get to upset about it.
I'll just wish Josh the best at LSU and try not to get to upset about it.
Posted on 7/20/08 at 1:46 am to cougar38
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the stars are sometimes based on who the person is recruited by
What are you talking about? I am ready to put this conspiracy BS to rest. I am documenting all LSU prospects (whether they commit to LSU or not...but it is a list of ALL guys LSU is recruiting) and their movements in the Rivals rankings.
Posted on 7/20/08 at 1:48 am to lynxcat
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the stars are sometimes based on who the person is recruited by
Explain.
Posted on 7/20/08 at 1:49 am to FanInLA
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I hear ya. I want as many 5 and 4 Stars as we can get and I understand we are running out of spots. This whole thread was just to bring a little positive vibe to the commitment we just had.
I'll just wish Josh the best at LSU and try not to get to upset about it.
I feel ya. Honestly I am not very happy about the commitment, but there is nothing we can do about it. I just hope he has showed VAST improvement in the past 6 months. He is at least a 3 year project but has potential because of his frame. However, he may not pan out...we will wait and see.
Posted on 7/20/08 at 1:50 am to FanInLA
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Explain.
He does not have a clue what he is talking about.
Posted on 7/20/08 at 1:56 am to cougar38
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This post was edited on 7/20/08 at 2:10 am
Posted on 7/20/08 at 2:08 am to cougar38
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the stars are sometimes based on who the person is recruited by
you think Lamin Barrow would be a 4* with the offers he has?
Posted on 7/20/08 at 2:10 am to FanInLA
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*Chevis Jackson
*Tyson Jackson
*Brandon LaFell
*Jonathon Zenon
*Keith Zinger
Also 3 Stars: Curtis Taylor, Brett Helms, Ciron Black, Lyle Hitt & Ali Highsmith
And 2 Stars: Jacob Hester & Harry Coleman
Posted on 7/20/08 at 2:15 am to Sammich
Harry was a 3* on Rivals.
Posted on 7/20/08 at 2:16 am to Sammich
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Also 3 Stars: Curtis Taylor, Brett Helms, Ciron Black, Lyle Hitt & Ali Highsmith
And 2 Stars: Jacob Hester & Harry Coleman
I hear ya!
Posted on 7/20/08 at 2:21 am to Boudin
Posted on 7/20/08 at 2:22 am to Sammich
When he was a recruit he was a 3*
This post was edited on 7/20/08 at 2:24 am
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