Recruiting Forum Football Talk V

[Orange Studs]

That’s why you’re one of my favorites here. You post exactly what’s on your mind at that moment and stand up for your beliefs. I respect that.

But he McGill's everything.

 

[jakez4ut]

Plug number to get the predetermined results the narrative requires.

ah, math...

 

[NMVol]

Because we are presently in the discussion about being the top team in the country because of our recruiting prowess over the last few years?

 

[Orange Studs]

My 8 year old daughter won the softball league championship tonight! Had a couple RBI.

Congrats!!

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Not a fan of "Long Violent History"?
I thought it was brilliant.

You would.

 

[Orange Studs]

Yes. Having trouble at present with top targets such as Carter, Dowdell, can’t get Tate or Rogers to visit, literally nothing is happening in the ‘23 class.

That doesn’t mean the class isn’t good or that we won’t close strong, but I thought being 7-0 would have more affect on the current class and it isn’t.

I still believe we land Carter.

 

[RiseToTheTop]

Big Dave Doeren with two punts inside the opponents 40. Electric.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

The problem with over dependence on NIL money with recruiting is you are hiring mercenaries. When the battle gets tough mercenaries sometimes run. Also those who buy mercenaries can rarely control mercenaries.

This is true.

 

[jrob31]

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Total shot in the dark here.... and this is just throwing darts at the board, seeing what sticks.

Maybe, and just maybe, we aren't gaining traction with those players because they're already committed to other schools?

This is true

 

[Big Orange#1]

We’re being out recruited by Fl who sucks. We haven’t gotten anyone since the season started for the ‘23 class. We were just pushed out of the top 10.

I’m sure we’ll close strong but we aren’t seeing the kind of momentum for this class I thought we would after this start. Again, can’t even get some of our top targets to visit. Ga may be about to flip the RB commit for AU, we can’t even get him to answer the phone.

I mean, I like the ‘23 class, but it can be a lot better and so far we have no momentum since the start of the season in ‘23 recruiting

The stupid ESD has virtually eliminated the chance of an electric season boosting recruiting efforts for that immediate class. But obviously it’s going to blow up 24 & 25 recruiting. Also we don’t necessarily want the kind of punks that solely chase money like those idiots from Texas AM.

 

[Orange Studs]

Portal for immediate needs... That's where it will help. 24 class is if to a helluva start.

I agree. We are going to need some experienced players. I'm sure a couple of DB's we are in such a need for. Having all High schoolers right now for us still needing depth wouldn't work really well for us.

 

[jakez4ut]

I think if we're evaluating this class right now, the big question is are we filling needs?

I still think it could wind up top ten-ish.

But the class fills a lot of, not all, needs.

And we were non existent in the portal last winter. That won't be the case this winter. And I think that's where we will likely see the impact this season is having.

Can't tell me there's not kids looking at us thinking about it...

Don't let the recruiting rankings kill your buzz.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

Dude...forget it...23 ain't happening. I don't understand these kids either, I would take one look at the near miraculous development going on here, plus the amazing atmosphere, and the fact that this staff is competing for a championship with this roster in year 2 and want in...but...this is obviously what 15 years of dragging bottom does for you.

It is going to take more than 7 games to fix it, and our billionaires are not going to get us players. Even thousands of guys like me giving a few dollars can't compete with the kind of money idiots like Ruiz and the A&M oil barons can offer.

It is depressing.

Yep. Very frustrating. The good news is that we are off to a banger start in ‘24 and ‘25

 

[Z06VolinWV]

Mehlen may be weird, and his wife may like to make out with football players, but he isn’t half bad at play by play. It’s kind of refreshing to listen to someone that knows football rather than most milly mouth analysts.

 

[Jackcrevol]

not surprisingly Dan Mullen is just a big a toolbag as an ESPN commentstor.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

But he McGill's everything.

Who?

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

I still believe we land Carter.

That dudes going to Bama, brother

 

[Orange Studs]

I think if we're evaluating this class right now, the big question is are we filling needs?

I still think it could wind up top ten-ish.

But the class fills a lot of, not all, needs.

And we were non existent in the portal last winter. That won't be the case this winter. And I think that's where we will likely see the impact this season is having.

Can't tell me there's not kids looking at us thinking about it...

Don't let the recruiting rankings kill your buzz.

Like A&M. Who knows how many bail after the season.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

The stupid ESD has virtually eliminated the chance of an electric season boosting recruiting efforts for that immediate class. But obviously it’s going to blow up 24 & 25 recruiting. Also we don’t necessarily want the kind of punks that solely chase money like those idiots from Texas AM.

NIL is a thing for nearly every recruit. But I absolutely agree that we don’t want the mercenaries currently helping burn A&M to the ground

 

[CABVOL]

Dang it, @SteveSpurrierUF, don’t make me like you…

 

[jakez4ut]

I agree. We are going to need some experienced players. I'm sure a couple of DB's we are in such a need for. Having all High schoolers right now for us still needing depth wouldn't work really well for us.

Cb, ot, rb, te, dt... We could look at all those in the portal this off season.

Also don't discount this year's draft. That's the next piece. Winning, culture, all the intangibles.... We got everything. Next checkmark needed is get guys to the league.

Tillman, Wright, Hooker... Hyatt? Banks? Young? Baron?

Get 3-5 guys drafted, and we're cutting all the boxes at that point.

 

[Orange Studs]

Who?

Just messing with you my friend.

 

[jakez4ut]

Yep. Very frustrating. The good news is that we are off to a banger start in ‘24 and ‘25

If ain't over

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

If ain't over

No, if we land Hobbs and flip Stanton we’ll have a shot at a top 10 class. That would be a great close. I just didn’t think we’d be talking about a shot at a top 10 class after this start. Thought it would be guaranteed