What's happening with Big 10 recruiting?

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  1. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

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    I see that Illinois is going to likely have the best class in the B10 unless something changes. Ohio State right now has a small class and is ranked down around 17. Michigan is not in it's usual top 5 spot for recruiting either.

    I find it sort of odd, esp with regard to Ohio State, seems like they have lost out on some big names that usally don't leave the state. I would think things couldn't be better for kids in Ohio to go to OSU right now, Tressel has been on a great 4 year run, and has proven that he can coach with the best of them. Proably right now one of the top 2 or 3 coaches in college based on the on the field results.

    Is it that UM and OSU don't have the scholarships to give out this year?

    Terry
     
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    Must be the small class as their avg stars per recruit would put them in the #6-7 range.
     
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    I don't pay too much attention to it until I get to see 'em play....conventional wisdom is that Coach T is being very selective, perhaps even banking some for what is generally considered to be a bumper crop of in-state kids next year. So far, from what I understand, high quality, low numbers. I would bet that he's getting what he needs....I think we'll be competitive. :wink:
     
  4. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

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    I was wondering if it was either that (banking them for next year) or that they just didn't have many to give out.

    Now what's the Michigan excuse? :)
     
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    Right now we probably will rest at 16 or 17 recruits. The rest will be banked for next year's class, which is very bountiful.

    We lost a few good ones, but there are always sleepers. I am not unduly concerned.

    Don