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More trustworthy rankings?
Posted on 8/14/08 at 2:00 pm
Posted on 8/14/08 at 2:00 pm
I know Sonny is the guy to go to for up to date info, but which service has the best rankings?
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Posted on 8/14/08 at 2:02 pm to tigerguy121
see the michael ford thread
Posted on 8/14/08 at 2:04 pm to elleshoo9
I rather Rivals more than Scout.
But there is more disparity between the rankings this year than I can ever remember.
Other's strongly favor scout.
But there is more disparity between the rankings this year than I can ever remember.
Other's strongly favor scout.
Posted on 8/14/08 at 2:53 pm to tigerguy121
Rivals was the industry leader by a longshot until recently. Scout has made up much ground. The main thing separating the two now - is that Rivals has all the bells and whistles with it's format and Scout is still lagging behind with that technology.
Posted on 8/14/08 at 2:54 pm to tigerguy121
It doesn't help Rivals for TigerBait to have ranked Montrell Conner No. 30 in the state. I'm not done bringing it up yet b/c it's such a huge mistake that it's embarrassing as hell for the Rivals head honchos.
J.C. Shurburtt, former SE Analyst for Rivals, scolded me once by telling me that TigerBait had the best Louisiana rankings out there period. That's a joke.
J.C. Shurburtt, former SE Analyst for Rivals, scolded me once by telling me that TigerBait had the best Louisiana rankings out there period. That's a joke.
This post was edited on 8/14/08 at 2:55 pm
Posted on 8/14/08 at 2:54 pm to tigerguy121
Rivals has a much better look-and-feel, and that tends to give people an exaggerated opinion of its ranking quality.
Scout does a much better job of evaluating the talent, shittiness of web site be damned.
Scout does a much better job of evaluating the talent, shittiness of web site be damned.
Posted on 8/14/08 at 3:03 pm to truthbetold
Where does ESPN fall? I know they are a lot newer to the recruiting scene, but they have the resources to catch up FAST.
For example how serious do I take ESPN putting Connor as like the #6 back in the country?
For example how serious do I take ESPN putting Connor as like the #6 back in the country?
Posted on 8/14/08 at 3:04 pm to tigerguy121
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For example how serious do I take ESPN putting Connor as like the #6 back in the country?
That should answer your question.
Posted on 8/14/08 at 3:06 pm to Mr Clean
So where would you put Connor? You say Rivals has him to low I think, but ESPN to high. Where do you think he would fall at?
Posted on 8/14/08 at 3:10 pm to tigerguy121
Scout has him No. 31
Rivals has him at No. 19 (Athlete)
ESPN at No. 6
I like the Rivals ranking the best and I think you could put him around No. 19 at RB too and it would be pretty accurate.
Rivals has him at No. 19 (Athlete)
ESPN at No. 6
I like the Rivals ranking the best and I think you could put him around No. 19 at RB too and it would be pretty accurate.
Posted on 8/14/08 at 3:12 pm to tigerguy121
ESPN needs to take this off Conner's page
That looks stupid
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Some uncertainty surrounding a possible commitment to LSU (Feb. 24). 2007:
That looks stupid
Posted on 8/14/08 at 3:14 pm to Mr Clean
Connor isn't the first guy ESPN has gone wildly different from the other services.
Sometimes I wonder if they do it just to call attention to themselves.
Sometimes I wonder if they do it just to call attention to themselves.
Posted on 8/14/08 at 3:16 pm to tigerguy121
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I think you could put him around No. 19 at RB too and it would be pretty accurate.
And just to add. Conner is an unusual RB prospect due to his size. He's not as polished a runner as some of the other blue-chips, but if you look at Scout, only two RBs in the top 30 (ahead of Conner) are as tall as him.
Once he gets better technique, that height will be a plus and that should weigh in his favor over some of the smaller backs.
Posted on 8/14/08 at 3:16 pm to tigerguy121
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Posted on 8/14/08 at 3:17 pm to tigerguy121
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Sometimes I wonder if they do it just to call attention to themselves.
Well, different analysts fall in love with different players...hence, Rivals and Lamin Barrow.
Posted on 8/14/08 at 3:24 pm to tigerguy121
Conner is the next Adrian Peterson. He should be top 10
Posted on 8/14/08 at 3:28 pm to tigerguy121
I like Scout's service better than Rivals, but I like Rivals rankings more. I think only the top 25 in the country should get 5* - not the top 50 like Scout does it.
Posted on 8/14/08 at 3:32 pm to Lester Earl
I think its only a matter of time before ESPN puts a Monopoly on recruiting too. Once they feel it generates enough revenue they will start pouring money into it. They will have the best layouts, the best articles, the best reporters. There is alot money can buy. But for now, they are well behind the times. They do a fairly decent job in player evaluation summaries, but their rankings are way off for some. For now Scout and Rivals dominate, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.
Posted on 8/14/08 at 3:38 pm to tigerbill002
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I think its only a matter of time before ESPN puts a Monopoly on recruiting too.
Not going to happen. They may become the leader one day but Rivals and Scout are here to stay.
Posted on 8/14/08 at 3:39 pm to Lester Earl
Go frick yourself fig
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