Over the last two days the Gators have picked up two five star recruits, Andrew Debose a WR and Xavier Nixon an OL, and a 4 star linebacker Jon Bostic. Unfortunately we also lost a 4 star DB, Greg Reid who was the MVP tonight in the UA all star game. He opened up his recruiting again so who knows what happens. I didn't watch the game but checked out GatorCountry for recruiting updates. I agree with the comments of some others about the picking one hat then throwing it away as being silly. Anyway the Gators are looking good for finishing strong again.
we've made these kids rock stars before we even know if we an play on this level. People still buy into this world of hype created by a mailman. (Tom Lemming)
Corey, your first statement is correct. As for the reason people buy into it? Basically because they find it interesting, it kind of a fill in after football season is over, and who you bring into your program kind of sets things up for how your team is going to do in the future. And the internet of course is why it is now such a big business. Besides I want my team to sign 25 five stars on a balanced team every year!
This actually blew up before the internet. The business of following recruiting goes back to the late 70s... started to blow up a bit in the 80s with the 976 telephone line type services and got out of hand with the internet.. I'm just letting ya guys know that there are probably a dozen people on this board (and that # may be low) who are better suited to grade out talent of HS kids than these guys who are making a ton of money doing it.