(08-25-2014 11:21 AM)EagleSam Wrote:  

(08-25-2014 06:22 AM)emu steve Wrote:  Let me re-orient this discussion as to what we face:

Less I be wrong this year's team's nucleus is the class of four years ago (e.g., Russell, Cotton, Scott, Hill, etc.) and with the OL which was recruited (and redshirted) five years ago (e.g., Hansen, McFadden, Allison, etc.). The 2011 class, now true seniors, was by far English's best class, but they will be true seniors this year.

I'll double check, but English's last full recruiting class (2013) was decent (I have hopes for the QBs and linemen), 2014 was ordinary, 2015 looks ordinary so far.

If my facts and logic are correct, we'll have major talent problems next year unless the 2013 class really pans out.

I think 2012 was his highest rated class, with Juwan Lewis, Ike Spearman, and Quincy Jones. Unheralded guys from that class include Pat O'Connor, Mike Steals, and Hunter Matt. By the time all these guys are seniors, it should show to be easily English's best class.

Could be. Both 2011 and 2012 were very solid classes. Too bad we didn't win with the horses.