11-30-2017, 09:45 AM
Keep in mind we often see a first maybe 2nd test score but seldom see the final test score.Â
Class of 2018
11-30-2017, 04:10 PM
12-01-2017, 01:01 PM
FWIW, he used to have "UCLA commit" in his Twitter bio. He no longer does (although the blue and gold rose bowl sign is still the header).
FWIW, he used to have "UCLA commit" in his Twitter bio. He no longer does (although the blue and gold rose bowl sign is still the header).
12-01-2017, 01:05 PM
Do you think an offensive lineman would rather play in Chip Kelly's offense or the Stanford pro-style offense?
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Do you think an offensive lineman would rather play in Chip Kelly's offense or the Stanford pro-style offense?
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12-01-2017, 01:15 PM
(12-01-2017, 01:01 PM)CrazedZooChimp link Wrote:(although the blue and gold rose bowl sign is still the header).
Depends what time of year he's most interested in playing there!
(12-01-2017, 01:01 PM)CrazedZooChimp link Wrote:(although the blue and gold rose bowl sign is still the header).
Depends what time of year he's most interested in playing there!
12-03-2017, 02:36 PM
Quote:"Their tradition of putting linemen in the NFL and receiving an education that is literally second to none," Stratford told 247Sports of what sealed the deal.
https://247sports.com/Article/Trey-Strat...-111666314
Quote:"Their tradition of putting linemen in the NFL and receiving an education that is literally second to none," Stratford told 247Sports of what sealed the deal.
https://247sports.com/Article/Trey-Strat...-111666314
12-07-2017, 02:42 PM
Kendall Williamson got bumped up to a four-star by Rivals in their most recent update.
Kendall Williamson got bumped up to a four-star by Rivals in their most recent update.
12-08-2017, 02:31 AM
(12-07-2017, 02:42 PM)washingtonismoney link Wrote:Kendall Williamson got bumped up to a four-star by Rivals in their most recent update.I frequently wonder how much the star rating is based on their offer list rather than their ability. It seemed often times under Harbaugh Stanford would offer somebody, and then they would get a significant rating bump.
(12-07-2017, 02:42 PM)washingtonismoney link Wrote:Kendall Williamson got bumped up to a four-star by Rivals in their most recent update.I frequently wonder how much the star rating is based on their offer list rather than their ability. It seemed often times under Harbaugh Stanford would offer somebody, and then they would get a significant rating bump.
12-08-2017, 07:06 AM
(12-08-2017, 02:31 AM)Big Brother link Wrote:[quote author=washingtonismoney link=topic=12112.msg217419#msg217419 date=1512682959]I frequently wonder how much the star rating is based on their offer list rather than their ability. It seemed often times under Harbaugh Stanford would offer somebody, and then they would get a significant rating bump.
Kendall Williamson got bumped up to a four-star by Rivals in their most recent update.
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Not infrequently. But Im not sure thats a completely terrible thing. Lets say theres an unknown player out in Maine who suddenly gets offered by Alabama. The offer seems like relevant info to me! Just rate all of Nick Sabans offers four stars does not seem like a totally inplausible strategy given Sabans track record.
There are bad instances of this if services give bumps because of the size of the fan base (as people believe Texas and ND recruits get), thats silly. But every idea has bad and good versions.
(12-08-2017, 02:31 AM)Big Brother link Wrote:[quote author=washingtonismoney link=topic=12112.msg217419#msg217419 date=1512682959]I frequently wonder how much the star rating is based on their offer list rather than their ability. It seemed often times under Harbaugh Stanford would offer somebody, and then they would get a significant rating bump.
Kendall Williamson got bumped up to a four-star by Rivals in their most recent update.
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Not infrequently. But Im not sure thats a completely terrible thing. Lets say theres an unknown player out in Maine who suddenly gets offered by Alabama. The offer seems like relevant info to me! Just rate all of Nick Sabans offers four stars does not seem like a totally inplausible strategy given Sabans track record.
There are bad instances of this if services give bumps because of the size of the fan base (as people believe Texas and ND recruits get), thats silly. But every idea has bad and good versions.
12-08-2017, 07:30 AM
Giving stars for offers isnt a smart way to do it either, otherwise what service does the recruiting company offer? The proper response is whoah, Alabama and LSU and FSU offered this kid, maybe we should evaluate his tape and give him our ranking
12-08-2017, 09:14 AM
(12-08-2017, 07:30 AM)gocard14 link Wrote:Giving stars for offers isnt a smart way to do it either, otherwise what service does the recruiting company offer? The proper response is whoah, Alabama and LSU and FSU offered this kid, maybe we should evaluate his tape and give him our ranking
Right, I was being a bit simplistic. But it doesn't seem crazy to me to think more highly of a kid if (say) Nick Saban and Jim Harbaugh think he's a good recruit. Obviously there's some nuance there, but the basic concept is sound in my opinion.
Anyway, taking it back to Williamson, he has a pretty darn solid offer list too. Besides Stanford you've got Michigan State, Mississippi State, UNC, a bunch of others.
(12-08-2017, 07:30 AM)gocard14 link Wrote:Giving stars for offers isnt a smart way to do it either, otherwise what service does the recruiting company offer? The proper response is whoah, Alabama and LSU and FSU offered this kid, maybe we should evaluate his tape and give him our ranking
Right, I was being a bit simplistic. But it doesn't seem crazy to me to think more highly of a kid if (say) Nick Saban and Jim Harbaugh think he's a good recruit. Obviously there's some nuance there, but the basic concept is sound in my opinion.
Anyway, taking it back to Williamson, he has a pretty darn solid offer list too. Besides Stanford you've got Michigan State, Mississippi State, UNC, a bunch of others.
12-08-2017, 12:10 PM
I agree with this completely. While we can generally be confident that four- and five-star players are legitimate prospects, what do three starts mean? Not much of anything. In those cases, I always look at the offer list. As WIM says, if we're looking at a kid with offers from Alabama, Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Clemson, I don't care if he's a three-star.
Please clear the field! The game is not over!
I agree with this completely. While we can generally be confident that four- and five-star players are legitimate prospects, what do three starts mean? Not much of anything. In those cases, I always look at the offer list. As WIM says, if we're looking at a kid with offers from Alabama, Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Clemson, I don't care if he's a three-star.
Please clear the field! The game is not over!
12-08-2017, 09:27 PM
12-09-2017, 07:11 PM
(12-08-2017, 09:27 PM)Boston Card link Wrote:Add a preferred walk-on punter to the mix.
https://twitter.com/alexgracey23/status/...6437993472
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nice find BC. most interesting of his stats -- 0 touch backs.
(12-08-2017, 09:27 PM)Boston Card link Wrote:Add a preferred walk-on punter to the mix.
https://twitter.com/alexgracey23/status/...6437993472
BC
nice find BC. most interesting of his stats -- 0 touch backs.
12-10-2017, 03:39 PM
Report is that 3 star TE TaeVeon Le has decommited from Harvard to commit to Stanford.
https://twitter.com/TaeVeon13
http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool...story.html
https://twitter.com/TaeVeon13
http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool...story.html
"We have an unwritten rule around here not to do anything stupid."
-Casey Jacobsen, Feb 3, 2000
Report is that 3 star TE TaeVeon Le has decommited from Harvard to commit to Stanford.
https://twitter.com/TaeVeon13
http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool...story.html
https://twitter.com/TaeVeon13
http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool...story.html
"We have an unwritten rule around here not to do anything stupid."
-Casey Jacobsen, Feb 3, 2000
12-10-2017, 03:44 PM
Harvard was probably his safety school. Wanted to make sure he could get into Stanford. :)
Harvard was probably his safety school. Wanted to make sure he could get into Stanford. :)
12-10-2017, 04:15 PM
(12-10-2017, 03:39 PM)Spiny_Norman link Wrote:Report is that 3 star TE TaeVeon Le has decommited from Harvard to commit to Stanford.Wow, he has a great family story. Stanford will love to have him.
https://twitter.com/TaeVeon13
http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool...story.html
(12-10-2017, 03:39 PM)Spiny_Norman link Wrote:Report is that 3 star TE TaeVeon Le has decommited from Harvard to commit to Stanford.Wow, he has a great family story. Stanford will love to have him.
https://twitter.com/TaeVeon13
http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool...story.html
12-10-2017, 08:23 PM
He's taking a preferred walk on position with Stanford. I assume Harvard was offering some sort of scholarship money, so this is a big decision by this young man.
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