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SEC’s best situation for recruiting success series
Posted on 6/17/14 at 8:37 am
Posted on 6/17/14 at 8:37 am
https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/recruiting/sec-best-situation-for-recruiting-success
Each SEC program is linked at the bottom of the article. For example ...
South Carolina Gamecocks (excerpted)
HOME STATE TALENT: “B” – So far this year, South Carolina has 14 commitments and a highly rated class, yet only one commitment is from South Carolina. That’s a bit misleading, as last year 9 of the 21 recruits hailed from the Palmetto State. Still, like several other SEC schools, the Gamecocks can’t compete with just in-state talent. It must reach into Georgia, Florida and North Carolina to complete its class. South Carolina isn’t a bad state for recruiting, but it’s not one of the elite states, either – plus it shares territory with Clemson, a program that routinely produces strong classes.
RECENT SUCCESS: “A” – This is the most productive stretch in South Carolina football history. The program made it to its first SEC Championship game in 2010 and has been flirting with it every year since, while also producing numerous NFL Draft picks. Both the on field success and draft success have brought a lot of positive attention to the program, and the recruits have noticed. The class is rated No. 6 in the nation right now, proving the point.
FAN EXPECTATIONS: “A” – Gamecocks fans aren’t spoiled. They’ve been through some tough years in the past and they are enjoying this recent run under Steve Spurrier. South Carolina can feed off of this energy, as 80,000 fans will pack the house for big games. This is becoming–if it isn’t already–a signature SEC program, and that’s sexy to recruits.
COACHING STABILITY: “A” – Steve Spurrier isn’t going anywhere until he feels like it, and his swagger is something recruits pick up on. Once again, another strong point for the Gamecocks when it comes to recruiting–it doesn’t appear anything is going to change any time soon.
SUM IT UP: The Gamecocks can’t win with in-state talent alone, but that hasn’t hurt the program’s recruiting exploits at all. The program’s reputation of producing some of country’s top defensive line talent has made it a destination point. It seems like the Gamecocks are always in the discussion for the best D-linemen in the nation. That’s huge, folks. This is a very good situation for recruiting.
Georgia
Florida
Auburn
Alabama
LSU
Kentucky
Arkansas
Ole Miss
Miss State
ETA:
Texas A&M
If you're not in the links above, check the link at the top of the post and scroll down to the bottom for a link to your program's specific write-up.
Each SEC program is linked at the bottom of the article. For example ...
South Carolina Gamecocks (excerpted)
HOME STATE TALENT: “B” – So far this year, South Carolina has 14 commitments and a highly rated class, yet only one commitment is from South Carolina. That’s a bit misleading, as last year 9 of the 21 recruits hailed from the Palmetto State. Still, like several other SEC schools, the Gamecocks can’t compete with just in-state talent. It must reach into Georgia, Florida and North Carolina to complete its class. South Carolina isn’t a bad state for recruiting, but it’s not one of the elite states, either – plus it shares territory with Clemson, a program that routinely produces strong classes.
RECENT SUCCESS: “A” – This is the most productive stretch in South Carolina football history. The program made it to its first SEC Championship game in 2010 and has been flirting with it every year since, while also producing numerous NFL Draft picks. Both the on field success and draft success have brought a lot of positive attention to the program, and the recruits have noticed. The class is rated No. 6 in the nation right now, proving the point.
FAN EXPECTATIONS: “A” – Gamecocks fans aren’t spoiled. They’ve been through some tough years in the past and they are enjoying this recent run under Steve Spurrier. South Carolina can feed off of this energy, as 80,000 fans will pack the house for big games. This is becoming–if it isn’t already–a signature SEC program, and that’s sexy to recruits.
COACHING STABILITY: “A” – Steve Spurrier isn’t going anywhere until he feels like it, and his swagger is something recruits pick up on. Once again, another strong point for the Gamecocks when it comes to recruiting–it doesn’t appear anything is going to change any time soon.
SUM IT UP: The Gamecocks can’t win with in-state talent alone, but that hasn’t hurt the program’s recruiting exploits at all. The program’s reputation of producing some of country’s top defensive line talent has made it a destination point. It seems like the Gamecocks are always in the discussion for the best D-linemen in the nation. That’s huge, folks. This is a very good situation for recruiting.
Georgia
Florida
Auburn
Alabama
LSU
Kentucky
Arkansas
Ole Miss
Miss State
ETA:
Texas A&M
If you're not in the links above, check the link at the top of the post and scroll down to the bottom for a link to your program's specific write-up.
This post was edited on 6/18/14 at 11:50 am
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Posted on 6/17/14 at 8:45 am to scrooster
That's pretty simplistic
Posted on 6/17/14 at 8:54 am to scrooster
For Arkansas:
No way is the talent level in Arkansas at a "B" level, which is on par, according to the articles, w/ Alabama, Mississippi, and South Carolina. Ark is a "C" at best, especially compared to the other SEC states.
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HOME STATE TALENT: “B” – Most years, a ‘B’ sums up the state, but this year it could creep up to a ‘B+’ or maybe even an ‘A-’. Example: This year, Arkansas has nine offers out to in-state talent, and five have already committed to the Razorbacks. Three are still uncommitted and one picked Ole Miss. It is a deep and well-ranked in-state class, and so far Alabama and Auburn haven’t poached any of the elite players. It’s a special group, and it could form the nucleus of something big.
No way is the talent level in Arkansas at a "B" level, which is on par, according to the articles, w/ Alabama, Mississippi, and South Carolina. Ark is a "C" at best, especially compared to the other SEC states.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 9:12 am to Crowknowsbest
quote:
That's pretty simplistic
My thoughts exactly.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 9:20 am to scrooster
I'm shocked to find the Mizzou link does not work.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 9:45 am to TigerCruise
UF is in a great situation with the in state talent. If WM can't get it done, the next guy will take over a talented roster and have tons of in state talent to pick from.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 3:28 pm to Mirthomatic
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No way is the talent level in Arkansas at a "B" level, which is on par, according to the articles, w/ Alabama, Mississippi, and South Carolina. Ark is a "C" at best, especially compared to the other SEC states.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 8:17 pm to scrooster
LSUs:
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HOME STATE TALENT: “A” – Louisiana is right behind Texas, Florida and Georgia in terms of producing talent. If the Tigers keep all of it home, it is one whale of a group for LSU, though Alabama has reached in and plucked one or two stars in the recent past. But overall? LSU can win games in the SEC with a majority in-state roster. RECENT SUCCESS: “A” – The Tigers were in the national championship game and won a recent SEC title and won two national titles in the last decade. They are always in the discussion when it comes to the SEC West and usually are a factor in the national picture as well. FAN EXPECTATIONS: “A” – The fans love their school and make for a crazy atmosphere on Saturdays. It is a rabid group that can only help things. COACHING STABILITY: “A” – Les Miles has been around since 2005–quite a feat in a conference where winning is so important, yet so difficult to do. Right now, recruits can put their faith in the coaching situation, and that is very important. SUM IT UP: LSU and Georgia have some similarities in terms of their home states. Lots of talent lurks around every corner, and unlike Texas and Florida–there are no in-state Longhorns and Seminoles to compete against in recruiting. The only true difference is LSU has won national titles while Georgia has only been close.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 8:25 pm to rubberbiscuit
I love how everyone constantly says that UGA has no instate rival to recruiting, completely ignoring the fact that the most populous center is a city of transplants from all over, and has the largest alumni clubs of just about every southern university, and thus very little pre-existing relationship to the state's university. Not to mention that Gainesville and Tallahassee are far closer to South GA footballs hubs than Athens, west GA is closer to Auburn, and North GA has UT/Clemson right at the backdoor. Far from having no rivals, UGA is constantly fighting wars on 4 fronts.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 1:05 pm to SoGaFan
Straight As for A&M. Not shocked.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 1:08 pm to scrooster
They haven't gotten to us yet. Stupid alphabet.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:34 pm to SoGaFan
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UGA is constantly fighting wars on 4 fronts.
Name them.
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