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I’m interested to see mannys recruiting strategy going forward.

He didn’t necessarily chase the biggest stars at LB, but usually gets his guys.

Wondering if he values raw athleticism and mentality over pure developed talent.
 
Good to see a difference in this regime getting quality depth to help our freshman, where in the last few coaches freshamn were just being thrown in to learn through trial by fire.
 
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The best reason for optimism, every season, is the fact Miami plays in the Coastal. Even Richt found his way to the top of that crap.
 
The ranking is also because we have a really small class. The actual average is pretty decent all things considered. Definitely top 20 if ranked that way. The addition of the transfers honestly makes it feel as though it's a top 15 class and after last season I'll take that. It's encouraging Manny was able to peak interest from several SEC kids in a short time. Who knows if it's signs of things to come but it's not something we've seen of late.
 
DMoney said:
I won't sugarcoat the class. We are ranked about where we should be. It was a nightmare season followed by a transition, which hurts you twice as bad with the early signing period.

But as @Lance Roffers pointed out in his great series "College Football's Legs Race," this class is very athletic. The combine testing confirms that statement. What the class lacks is college-ready, instant impact guys.

That's where the Portal comes in. It was perfect timing- we needed age and we had room. The Portal provided the rest.

-Jason Blissett is 270-pound tailback that needs to add some DT weight. Jared Hunte is a high-flying basketball convert with an NFL body. Let them sit while Chigozie Nnoruka provides strength and experience at a grown-man position.

- Jahfari Harvey and Cam Williams have the length and twitch but weigh less than 240 lbs. Trevon Hill gives us an instant pass rusher while those two sit at the training table.

- Keontra Smith is an elite talent who would have been counted on to start right away. Bubba Bolden is another elite talent who is already in his twenties. Now, we don't have to rush Smith's development as he transitions from LB.

- We didn't sign a high school running back. Asa Martin provides a 215 lbs. physical runner to complement the track stars in the '18 class (CamRon, Lingard) and the '20 class (Don Chaney).

- Sam Brooks and Avery Huff are two of the most talented players in Florida. They have the production, speed and versatility. All they lack is weight. Although Shaq and Pickney didn't come from the Portal, their return gives Brooks and Huff time to grow into monsters.

- Peyton Matocha is a late bloomer who is transitioning from low-level, private school Texas football. Tate Martell takes some of the immediate pressure off him.

- Zion Nelson is already physical, long and explosive. The only drawback is that he weighs 240 pounds. Adam El-Gammal just finished his first year of football and needs to learn the game. Tommy Kennedy gives them both some time to grow.

- The WR room needed some age and maturity. Jeremiah Payton is a Clemson-level talent but he's still a teen. KJ Osborn is a driven worker who is striving for the NFL. He is exactly what the doctor ordered.

We signed some other really good pieces. Te'Cory Couch has everything you need at corner- long arms, quick feet, speed, ball skills and competitiveness. All he needs is weight. Christian Williams combines some of the best attributes of Michael Jackson and Sheldrick Redwine. I love how he makes plays in every phase of the game. Jalar Holley opened a lot of eyes as a senior, is young for his class and works hard. He could be the Kendrick Norton-type we've been looking for.

Offensively, Larry Hodges did everything at Jesuit. He lined up wide, blocked, returned kicks and ran the ball out of the backfield. He will fit like a glove in Enos's formation-heavy offense. Jakai Clark has been playing big-time Georgia football for years at an All-State level. His leadership will fit well at center once he gets in college shape. The punter, Louis Hedley, is already viral and will be a legend if he reclaims our place as Punter U.

All these guys have a chance. But the biggest reason for optimism is obvious. Six weeks ago, Jon Richt was our QB coach. Mark Richt was justifying a 30-year-old playbook. Thomas Brown was questioning whether eating shrimp turned men ***. We were headed to a slow death. Now we have new life.

Spring can't get here soon enough.
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Very informative!
 
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filled alot of our needs, start winning and we should have a top 10 possibly top 5 class next year!
 
to make the playoff we need to beat clemson. to beat clemson, this class has to be complimentary to a monster, top 5 level haul in 2020. but one thing that's encouraging about this staff (which is carried over from richt) is that the 3 star level prospects are mostly all bets on athleticism. in this class, cam williams, jakai clark and jalar holley are prob the only non 4 stars who you would call football players before athletes. we obviously have some reaches here -- peyton matocha, the OL are nobody's idea of an ideal haul at those positions -- but at least we seem to be identifying players with a lot of untapped potential. the days of alex gall and larry hope are behind us.
 
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rayray said:
to make the playoff we need to beat clemson. to beat clemson, this class has to be complimentary to a monster, top 5 level haul in 2020. but one thing that's encouraging about this staff (which is carried over from richt) is that the 3 star level prospects are mostly all bets on athleticism. in this class, cam williams, jakai clark and jalar holley are prob the only non 4 stars who you would call football players before athletes. we obviously have some reaches here -- peyton matocha, the OL are nobody's idea of an ideal haul at those positions -- but at least we seem to be identifying players with a lot of untapped potential. the days of alex gall and larry hope are behind us.
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Clemson’s 2015 class brought them 2 championships, yet they were ranked #9 nationally. This happened because they developed their talent and and got the players that fit what they wanted to do best. All of us would like the highest rated class every year but truth be told as long as we are consistently around the top 15 or higher we can win big if we develop our talent.

Sometimes everyone gets to caught up in that we have to be top 5 or so nationally every year to win. Again we all want that, but if we don’t achieve top 5 recruting status nationally it doesn’t mean we can’t win. We won’t do what Bama and UGA are doing recruiting wise unless some things change (those are unrealistic expectations) , but we can definelty be in the top 15 or better consistently and win.
 
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DMoney said:
I won't sugarcoat the class. We are ranked about where we should be. It was a nightmare season followed by a transition, which hurts you twice as bad with the early signing period.

But as @Lance Roffers pointed out in his great series "College Football's Legs Race," this class is very athletic. The combine testing confirms that statement. What the class lacks is college-ready, instant impact guys.

That's where the Portal comes in. It was perfect timing- we needed age and we had room. The Portal provided the rest.

-Jason Blissett is 270-pound tailback that needs to add some DT weight. Jared Hunte is a high-flying basketball convert with an NFL body. Let them sit while Chigozie Nnoruka provides strength and experience at a grown-man position.

- Jahfari Harvey and Cam Williams have the length and twitch but weigh less than 240 lbs. Trevon Hill gives us an instant pass rusher while those two sit at the training table.

- Keontra Smith is an elite talent who would have been counted on to start right away. Bubba Bolden is another elite talent who is already in his twenties. Now, we don't have to rush Smith's development as he transitions from LB.

- We didn't sign a high school running back. Asa Martin provides a 215 lbs. physical runner to complement the track stars in the '18 class (CamRon, Lingard) and the '20 class (Don Chaney).

- Sam Brooks and Avery Huff are two of the most talented players in Florida. They have the production, speed and versatility. All they lack is weight. Although Shaq and Pickney didn't come from the Portal, their return gives Brooks and Huff time to grow into monsters.

- Peyton Matocha is a late bloomer who is transitioning from low-level, private school Texas football. Tate Martell takes some of the immediate pressure off him.

- Zion Nelson is already physical, long and explosive. The only drawback is that he weighs 240 pounds. Adam El-Gammal just finished his first year of football and needs to learn the game. Tommy Kennedy gives them both some time to grow.

- The WR room needed some age and maturity. Jeremiah Payton is a Clemson-level talent but he's still a teen. KJ Osborn is a driven worker who is striving for the NFL. He is exactly what the doctor ordered.

We signed some other really good pieces. Te'Cory Couch has everything you need at corner- long arms, quick feet, speed, ball skills and competitiveness. All he needs is weight. Christian Williams combines some of the best attributes of Michael Jackson and Sheldrick Redwine. I love how he makes plays in every phase of the game. Jalar Holley opened a lot of eyes as a senior, is young for his class and works hard. He could be the Kendrick Norton-type we've been looking for.

Offensively, Larry Hodges did everything at Jesuit. He lined up wide, blocked, returned kicks and ran the ball out of the backfield. He will fit like a glove in Enos's formation-heavy offense. Jakai Clark has been playing big-time Georgia football for years at an All-State level. His leadership will fit well at center once he gets in college shape. The punter, Louis Hedley, is already viral and will be a legend if he reclaims our place as Punter U.

All these guys have a chance. But the biggest reason for optimism is obvious. Six weeks ago, Jon Richt was our QB coach. Mark Richt was justifying a 30-year-old playbook. Thomas Brown was questioning whether eating shrimp turned men ***. We were headed to a slow death. Now we have new life.

Spring can't get here soon enough.
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Great post. And I pretty much like all the kids we did sign. I watched highlights of everyone but El Gammal today. Definitely brought on some athletic guys. And competitive.
 
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