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Was Taylor Hamm's prediction from December the most inaccurate one ever?

Posted on 2/4/16 at 10:40 am
Posted by Dawgsontop34
Member since Jun 2014
42474 posts
Posted on 2/4/16 at 10:40 am
Excluding my preseason predictions (Sark coach of the year ) I'm not sure there's ever been a more inaccurate prediction. In bold next to each player's name is where they ended up. Other highlights are in bold as well. This is not a shot at the Aggies, because they hate Hamm as far as I'm aware, but man they need a new moderator. 0 for 16.


"Predicting the Aggies' 2016 Defensive Finish by Taylor Hamm, Dec 8, 2015

Texas A&M has 10-11 spots left to fill in their 2016 recruiting class. GigEm247’s Taylor Hamm takes a stab at predicting the Aggies’ finish on the defensive side of the ball.

1. Nacogdoches DB Brandon Jones: Officially visiting Texas A&M this weekend. Has plans to make a decision on National Signing Day. The Aggies’ main competition appears to be the Texas Longhorns but the five-star prospect is still considering Ole Miss, Oregon, Auburn, LSU and Baylor. Kevin Sumlin’s program is still the overwhelming favorites to land the Nation’s top rated safety.
(Ended up choosing Texas)

2. Aldine Davis LB Jeffrey McCulloch: The Under Armour All-American linebacker was a Longhorn lean in the early stages of his recruitment but John Chavis has made a big impact on the four-star defender. He will be in on his official visit this weekend and we should know whether or not he intends to announce his decision in January or push it back after he returns from College Station. If the Top247 prospect stays in-state all signs point towards McCulloch choosing the Aggies. If he leaves the Lone Star State, it will be a Stanford/Notre Dame battle.
(Ended up choosing Texas)

3. FB Elkins DT Ross Blacklock: Also officially visiting College Station this week, the Army All-American is leaning towards A&M at the moment and is expected to announce his commitment in San Antonio. However, there is a chance the four-star run stopper elects to take a few more visits after the dead period so there’s a chance he ends up taking a little more time before making a commitment. Considered an LSU/A&M battle, we’re hearing the Tigers are not pursuing as hard as they once were.
(Ended up choosing TCU)

4. Saguaro (AZ) CB Byron Murphy: I originally put my Crystal Ball pick in for the Army All-American to A&M back in the early spring time but after the Aggies’ lost out on the N’Keal Harry sweepstakes, all signs pointed towards the four-star prospect staying close to home. However, over the past few weeks, things have taken a turn and now the Aggies and Washington Huskies has emerged as the frontrunners. With Murphy expected to announce his decision during the dead period, there’s a good chance we see a YESSIR! pop up around Christmas time.
(Ended up choosing Washington)

5. Waco DB Eric Cuffee: In a matter of a few weeks this summer, the Aggies went from being eliminated after not offering in the springtime to the perceived favorites for the Under Armour All-American. This weekend the four-star ball-hawk will be in Austin officially visiting the Longhorns but there’s not much Charlie Strong and his staff can do to delay the inevitable on January 2nd.
(Ended up choosing Texas)

6. Wildcard: The Aggies will likely take more than five defensive prospects to round out this class but will they land one of the remaining targets they are “still in the running” for listed below or will they get in on an under-the-radar prospect late in the process? This time of the year is always crazy with the numbers crunch so it’s tough to predict.

Still in the running: Serra (CA) DL Oluwole Betiku (USC), John Ehret (Arkansas) LB Michael Divinity (LSU), St. Augustine (LA) DT D'Andre Christmas-Giles (Texas), Santa Fe (OK) LB Calvin Bundage (OK St.), Kristian Fulton (LSU), North Shore DB Eric Monroe (LSU), Calvary Baptist CB Andraez Williams (LSU), Haywood (TN) DE Emmit Gooden, Wossman (Miss St.) DB Cameron Lewis (LSU) and Spring Westfield DT Ed Oliver (Houston)"

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Posted by Realistic Ag
Member since Jun 2014
1894 posts
Posted on 2/4/16 at 10:46 am to
I don't care about Hamm. But, a few things happened in December that changed the program's perception and hindered recruiting.

Specifically, Allen (Dec. 10) and Murray (Dec. 18) transferring.
This post was edited on 2/4/16 at 10:49 am
Posted by Aggie Fishfinder
Republic of Texas
Member since Feb 2012
4260 posts
Posted on 2/4/16 at 10:46 am to
Not surprising. He is the worst of the A&M recruiting guys.
Posted by Seldom Seen
Member since Feb 2016
39990 posts
Posted on 2/4/16 at 10:46 am to
Boy its almost like Aggy doesn't have a clue huh?
Posted by ShaneTheLegLechler
Member since Dec 2011
60119 posts
Posted on 2/4/16 at 10:47 am to
Posters on our 247 board were going scorched earth on him yesterday, it was hilarious
Posted by leoj
Member since Nov 2010
3106 posts
Posted on 2/4/16 at 10:47 am to
For the record we could have taken black lock and cuffee but our coaches thought they could get better. When we didn't and we tried to reestablish relations it was too late, so we blew it and that's on the coaches
Posted by Eric Nies Grind Time
Atlanta GA - ITP
Member since Sep 2012
24933 posts
Posted on 2/4/16 at 10:47 am to
Yeah but were they actually cancelling their subscriptions?
Posted by WestCoastAg
Member since Oct 2012
145085 posts
Posted on 2/4/16 at 10:47 am to
You mean before our program blew up? It's not like he was the only one predicting we'd pick those up at that time
This post was edited on 2/4/16 at 10:49 am
Posted by WestCoastAg
Member since Oct 2012
145085 posts
Posted on 2/4/16 at 10:49 am to
quote:


I don't care about Hamm. But, a few things happened in December that changed the program's perception and hindered recruiting
Posted by L S Usetheforce
Member since Jun 2004
22751 posts
Posted on 2/4/16 at 10:50 am to
Sure you did....we passed on Gary too
Posted by ShaneTheLegLechler
Member since Dec 2011
60119 posts
Posted on 2/4/16 at 10:59 am to
Probably not unfortunately
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