ScottyIce Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Right on. I actually compared it to the current classes, so my comparison doesn't make much sense, since those teams will keep adding points. I'd take anything under 20 in the rankings... Like I said though, we really just need to be in the top 20 for Avg. Star Ranking. Quote Link to comment
cm husker Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Using average star ratings doesn't make sense to me (among many things related to the pretend science around recruitnik sites). If we have a class of 20 that is an average of 4*, but want to add 5 3*s, that would bring the average down. But that would also improve the depth of the class. Seems like that's more important than having fewer recruits that are theoretically better prospects. Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 It isn't a factor of one being important and the other not. Different sites have the number of recruits mean more in the rankings than other sites. For me, I would put them just about equal in importance. You can have 10-5 star players and think you have an absolute stud class. But, you have no depth. You can also have 30-3 star players and you have depth but no top end athleticism. It has to be a combination of each. 1 Quote Link to comment
Nebfanatic Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 What I like is the staffs ability to just look for and snag talented guys. Take Robert Porcher for example. Wasn't highly rated when we signed him and now he is a 4* recruit. Some of that may be from us signing him but I think he seems like a pretty good kid that will help our program. Though this could be said for any recruiting class as they are often filled with hope and curiosity as to how they will perform as Huskers, I really do think we are bringing in quality recruits. Quote Link to comment
Decked Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Something going on with Eno Benjamin.... https://twitter.com/keyshawnnnn/status/786055548290629632 https://twitter.com/eno_benjamin5/status/786010651294507008 I don't think he's going to get an offer. Not really sure why besides possible character issues I've heard. Dude is a talent. Quote Link to comment
HuskermanMike Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 15 commits on our way to (possibly) 24. I think we're looking for 1 RB, 2 WR, 1 OT, 1 DT, 1 DE, 1 LB, 2 CB and 1 S. We're within one commit of full at each spot except WR and CB. Would be handy to snag at least one DB and a WR pretty soon. Priority: DB - Our roster isn't in bad shape but we don't have any commits there yet. RB - Roster in good shape but I'm not sure where we are on these recruits. Speculation we may not take one. WR - Good with the two we have but we're after four and seem to be slipping with our top targets. OT - Obviously need some talented depth here. For sure one more. May grab two. ----------------------------------------- QB - 1 - TRISTAN GEBBIA RB - 0-1 - Daniel Young, Alaric Williams, Nathan Tilford FB - 1 - BEN MILES WR - 4-5 - KEYSHAWN JOHNSON Jr., JAEVON McQUITTY, Jamire Calvin, Joseph Lewis, Isaiah Hodgins, Emmanuel Greene, Taariq Johnson, Jeremiah Holloman TE - 2 - AUSTIN ALLEN, REESE LEITAO OT - 3-4 - BRENDEN JAIMES, MATT SICHTERMAN, Aaron Banks, Austin Jackson, Foster Sarell, Chuck Filiaga OG/C - 1 - BROC BANDO DT - 3 - DEONTRE THOMAS, DEIONTAE WATTS, Damion Daniels, Noah Elliss DE - 3 - ROBERT PORCHER, GUY THOMAS, Martin Andrus LB - 3 - WILLIE HAMPTON, AVERY ROBERTS, Rahyme Johnson, Andrew Ward, Jaquan Henderson CB - 2 - TraJon Cotton, Elijah Gates, Thomas Graham, Chevin Calloway, Quran Hafiz S - 1 - Jaylen Kelly-Powell, Kamren Curl, Greg Johnson WR- Lewis, Calvin, Hodgins OT- Sarrell DT- Elliss CB- Cotton and Hafiz LB -Johnson Safety/RB- Greg Johnson- might play him at both and could be a two for one guy due to the 85 limit- So he would play rb if need be but will primarily play safety and we have to flip him One extra spot for 2018/ really good commit we can't pass up Quote Link to comment
Redux Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Well since Peacock is Virginia bound, will we make a play for Jalon Heard? Those 2 are not related at all. Hurd has to sit out 17 and would only be eligible in 18. Well, if the RB we would have taken this class sits out 2017 anyway and doesn't play until 2018... Quote Link to comment
84HuskerLaw Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Is there any consideration in evauating and comparing recruiting classes for perhaps adjusting by player position? For example, in my view, certain positions are more important to making a team better than others. Take this year's Huskers. If we had not had our three very fine DTs leave early, I believe we would have had a top 5 defense nationally as it has turned out. I think most would agree that a much stronger d line would have been a big upgrade by adding strong pass rush. We have plenty of interceptions and decent cover guys but we've given up plenty of passing yards because, in my opinion, we don't get the great pass rush. Add in the depth and push of those missing guys and we are 9-1 and don't lose to Ohio State by 59 (more like 35). Add in about 4 more 4 star plus offensive linemen and we give Ohio State a real game and likely score another 10 points a game offensively, making some of our games 'easy' or even semi-blow outs. This in turn gives the team the chance to play our starters 15 plays a game less getting very valuable experience and development to the back ups and youth. Having depth also means injuries to starters are likely reduced as they are not required to play as many snaps - the more snaps played the greater the probability of injury. IMO I also might add that we all know that the team who wins the battle at the line of scrimmage wins 80% or more of the time. While it is great to have superstar WRs, TEs and RBs, a group of 3 star level WRs and RBs can be dam productive (good if not great) IF they have top linemen making big and lasting holes for them. You also are not so totally dependent on a QB who can literally run for his football life to avoid sacks and buy time to pass or run for something out of nothing. Therefore, I would suggest that a great recruiting class needs great players in the 'right' places more so than just sheer numbers. One can have the top five WRs and top two RBs and top two TEs and number one CB, Safety and LB and still NOT be a truly great class if they all end up on team with poor line play. I don't know how one would calculate or tabulate this in your formulas but it seems a great class has to 'fill your needs' as much as have a great average star number. Quote Link to comment
Atbone95 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Is there any consideration in evauating and comparing recruiting classes for perhaps adjusting by player position? For example, in my view, certain positions are more important to making a team better than others. Take this year's Huskers. If we had not had our three very fine DTs leave early, I believe we would have had a top 5 defense nationally as it has turned out. I think most would agree that a much stronger d line would have been a big upgrade by adding strong pass rush. We have plenty of interceptions and decent cover guys but we've given up plenty of passing yards because, in my opinion, we don't get the great pass rush. Add in the depth and push of those missing guys and we are 9-1 and don't lose to Ohio State by 59 (more like 35). Add in about 4 more 4 star plus offensive linemen and we give Ohio State a real game and likely score another 10 points a game offensively, making some of our games 'easy' or even semi-blow outs. This in turn gives the team the chance to play our starters 15 plays a game less getting very valuable experience and development to the back ups and youth. Having depth also means injuries to starters are likely reduced as they are not required to play as many snaps - the more snaps played the greater the probability of injury. IMO I also might add that we all know that the team who wins the battle at the line of scrimmage wins 80% or more of the time. While it is great to have superstar WRs, TEs and RBs, a group of 3 star level WRs and RBs can be dam productive (good if not great) IF they have top linemen making big and lasting holes for them. You also are not so totally dependent on a QB who can literally run for his football life to avoid sacks and buy time to pass or run for something out of nothing. Therefore, I would suggest that a great recruiting class needs great players in the 'right' places more so than just sheer numbers. One can have the top five WRs and top two RBs and top two TEs and number one CB, Safety and LB and still NOT be a truly great class if they all end up on team with poor line play. I don't know how one would calculate or tabulate this in your formulas but it seems a great class has to 'fill your needs' as much as have a great average star number. You'd have to adjust for every team's particular needs. No, this would be even more arbitrary than the system already is. Quote Link to comment
theknife Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 15 commits on our way to (possibly) 24. I think we're looking for 1 RB, 2 WR, 1 OT, 1 DT, 1 DE, 1 LB, 2 CB and 1 S. We're within one commit of full at each spot except WR and CB. Would be handy to snag at least one DB and a WR pretty soon. Priority: DB - Our roster isn't in bad shape but we don't have any commits there yet. RB - Roster in good shape but I'm not sure where we are on these recruits. Speculation we may not take one. WR - Good with the two we have but we're after four and seem to be slipping with our top targets. OT - Obviously need some talented depth here. For sure one more. May grab two. ----------------------------------------- QB - 1 - TRISTAN GEBBIA RB - 0-1 - Daniel Young, Alaric Williams, Nathan Tilford FB - 1 - BEN MILES WR - 4-5 - KEYSHAWN JOHNSON Jr., JAEVON McQUITTY, Jamire Calvin, Joseph Lewis, Isaiah Hodgins, Emmanuel Greene, Taariq Johnson, Jeremiah Holloman TE - 2 - AUSTIN ALLEN, REESE LEITAO OT - 3-4 - BRENDEN JAIMES, MATT SICHTERMAN, Aaron Banks, Austin Jackson, Foster Sarell, Chuck Filiaga OG/C - 1 - BROC BANDO DT - 3 - DEONTRE THOMAS, DEIONTAE WATTS, Damion Daniels, Noah Elliss DE - 3 - ROBERT PORCHER, GUY THOMAS, Martin Andrus LB - 3 - WILLIE HAMPTON, AVERY ROBERTS, Rahyme Johnson, Andrew Ward, Jaquan Henderson CB - 2 - TraJon Cotton, Elijah Gates, Thomas Graham, Chevin Calloway, Quran Hafiz S - 1 - Jaylen Kelly-Powell, Kamren Curl, Greg Johnson Any chance we look at a Juco at DE? Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 I kind of doubt it at this point. You'd really like to have a December grad and none seem to on the radar at this point. Seemed like Van Ginkel (sp?) was our one shot at that. Quote Link to comment
The Murphinator Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 If we get Isaiah Hodgins and Joseph Lewis,Do you think we take 5 WR's by getting Calvin or Holloman? Quote Link to comment
Landlord Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 it's been a long time since our last commit. i'm getting antsy Quote Link to comment
Atbone95 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 If we get Isaiah Hodgins and Joseph Lewis,Do you think we take 5 WR's by getting Calvin or Holloman? Wowowow would that be a haul. Idk how to answer that. At the very least you'd be guaranteed to see the worst of the 5 transfer. Quote Link to comment
Redux Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I just want Calvin, Lewis, Sarell, Homes and to steal Oregons RB. Call it a class. K, thanks. Quote Link to comment
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