re: Rule Changes you want to see

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This could be way, way too easily manipulated by a friendly staffer at Rivals.

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That's why you would use a talent composite like the 24/7 that combines the ranking of all the major services. Additionally/alternatively the NCAA could set up their own rankings (because the are so good at everything else... :lol)

Nationally, on average, there are only 25 5* players per recruiting class. So, a theoretical rule could be, you can only sign 1 per class. That's 4 on any one teams roster at 1 time. There are about 300-400 4* players, so lets say for round number 5 or 6 per class (20-25 per roster at any one time). there are about 1200-1400 3* players so no limit on those. The concept would be there is a total talent composite index number for your signed players (walk-ons and the like don't count), that is a your talent cap number (much like a salary cap in the NFL). If could be reevaluated each year based upon the performance of the players on the roster. FWIW, 24/7 already has such an index. 24/7 talent composite. Based upon some of the data on that index, the best rosters would look like what Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Southern Cal, Oregon and Tennessee have today. As I said earlier, the only teams it would really effect would be UGA (16 5*), Ohio State (14 5*), Clemson (11 5*), and Alabama (12 5*). Some of the other teams would have to slim down on 4*'s, but that's not to onerous as you can only play 11 at 1 time.

I dunno, just spit balling. It's fun to think about when you know it's not going to happen.