re: I know there are a lot of people who don't buy into "stars"

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FWIW, anyone who doesn't buy into stars is a moron

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count me as a moron then or a semi-moron. i only buy into stars on a marginal basis. anywhere from 3-5 stars is, in the vast majority of cases, major college material. these guys possess the measurables to be a good or great college player. i contend one cannot predict future performance on a different level of any one player in that 3-5 star range. i would, however, rather sign 25 5 stars as opposed to 25 3 stars. your chances of having more players performing at a higher level are better. ergo, i'm semi.

i'm editing to say i think there's a lot of "herd mentality" involved in player ratings. if one service has 'em a 5 star, the others follow suit (at least with a very hi rating). i also think the coaches are much better at evaluating talent than the services.