Rivals.com recruit eval, changes Team Ranking LSU new #1

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  1. LSUMASTERMIND

    LSUMASTERMIND Founding Member

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    Im truly excited about being #1 in recruiting. Im a realist, so I do think Miami/Bama had the best recruiting classes last year. If the question is does rival promote Bama commits over others, Id say yes sometimes they probably do. But it has to translate on the field no matter what rivals or any other service says.
     
    LSUMASTERMIND, Dec 12, 2008
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  2. tirk

    tirk im the lyrical jessie james

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    thats what ive learned too over the years. thats why im mostly disinterested in it specifically. But follow it casually simply because its a must for the team's success.
     
    tirk, Dec 12, 2008
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  3. Andouille

    Andouille Guest

    The point is it's better to be the #1 ranked class than the 17th ranked class. While the system isn't perfect, it is a barometer.

    Bama's number #1 class lost a lot of luster because of grades. Still the fact that they were in the national title hunt isn't a coincidence with regards to last years class.
     
    Andouille, Dec 12, 2008
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  4. tirk

    tirk im the lyrical jessie james

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    im aware of this. wasnt what I was questioning.


    uncle
     
    tirk, Dec 12, 2008
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  5. islstl

    islstl Playoff committee is a group of great football men Staff Member

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    To answer Tirk's question, yes this is nothing more than a pride thing and does not translate directly into any success on the field.

    And are fans hypocritical when it comes to the perceived "fairness" of the rankings? You betcha. Make it work for whatever your agenda happens to be. It's the human condition I suppose.

    aunt
     
    islstl, Dec 12, 2008
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  6. TigerBait3

    TigerBait3 Guest

    Having a number one class helps recruiting down the line. Its a bigger deal in the internet era than it ever was.
     
    TigerBait3, Dec 12, 2008
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  7. Tygrr

    Tygrr Win the West

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    BINGO!

    It garners attention for the program. Other recruits see it and want to be a part of it.
     
    Tygrr, Dec 12, 2008
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  8. CajunPunk

    CajunPunk TF's Resident Realist

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    Wow... South Carolina is at #8. Impressive, and beating out UGA and UF so far.
     
    CajunPunk, Dec 12, 2008
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  9. JohnLSU

    JohnLSU Tigers

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    Was reading this piece by a Florida reporter:

    [Bob Stoops] still gets riled when he's asked about NFL mock drafts and recruiting services. Speaking about Heisman winner Sam Bradford, Stoops talked about how former Oklahoma offensive coordinator Chuck Long liked him in camp. "He told me he wanted to go after him and I said, 'Let's go get him,' " Stoops said. "So we signed our little three-star quarterback. How about that?"


    http://www.gainesville.com/article/...Title=Stoops___I_still_have_some_Gator_in_me_
     
    JohnLSU, Dec 17, 2008
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  10. uscvball

    uscvball Founding Member

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    Since he's not likely to end up at USC, does he still suck?


    Not sure what lead you to this but it may have been a tad too harsh.

    http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/news/story?id=3806460

    http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/news/story?id=3805950

    Sunday should be a GREAT day for cfb fans.
     
    uscvball, Jan 2, 2009
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