(05-14-2011 09:48 AM)thxjoenovak Wrote:  

(05-14-2011 09:33 AM)thetachihuskie Wrote:  I thought it might be interesting to look at the positional distribution of our potential recruits thus far. The total # of recruits with offers using the net of rivals, scout and others is 44. The breakdown is defensive side [26] 9 LB, 8 DE, 6 DT, 3 DB. The offensive side [17] 9 OL, 4 WR, 3RB, and 1 TE/DE. Also in the group is 1 ATH .The emphasis so far is on the DL and LBs, and OL. We seem to be going for more height with the DEs and much more bulk with the DTs. We are going with speed with the DBs and LBs. The OL looks to have more heght and bulk in the recruits so far. WRs have more height and speed. RBs more speed than weight. DD is definately going after much more highly rated recruits than either Novak or HWSRN. I personally think he will snag a few and this may be the highest rated class ever. He is setting the bar very high and this should be an interesting recruiting year. I know some of you do not care for ratings, but most many writers and coaches rely on them. I hope this helps recruiting nuts like me to help evaluate our percieved needs for our future players. I also noticed that we have not offered a QB yet. This is such an important position that I think Matt Canada and DD will keep this under wraps until we actually get the commitment. I would look for 2 QBs in this class with one of them having exceptional height.

Thanks for providing the majority of content to this thread.

Some of these guys will get left behind or find that they aren't the best spot for playing time with the higher-profile programs. By showing interest now we will be there for them. The size of some of these guys is amazing.

the only disagreement is that most or many coaches rely on ratings. I know many coaches and they really do not care about ratings, they care only of there own evaluation. Now there are occasions when a coach may not think highly of a recruit and then see he gets offered by ND, he may take another look. Remember, no rating service sees as much film or comes into contact with a recruit then the coaches.