Football recruiting numbers question for 2012

[Cyforce]

OK we signed 23 this year but 3 were against 2010 correct?
If true we'll have spots for 3 December signees in 2011 and
25 in 2012 as long as they fit with in 85 total scholarships correct?
Any chance anyone in this year's class is a gray shirt?

[Tre4ISU]

I think next year will be a small class but I'm not certain of that.

[isufan]

I think next year will be a small class but I'm not certain of that.

So that might mean the coaches are somewhat picky about who they accept early commitments from?

[Tre4ISU]

So that might mean the coaches are somewhat picky about who they accept early commitments from?

I think they will be little more reserved on who they offer early.

[Aclone]

OK we signed 23 this year but 3 were against 2010 correct?
If true we'll have spots for 3 December signees in 2011 and
25 in 2012 as long as they fit with in 85 total scholarships correct?
Any chance anyone in this year's class is a gray shirt?

Actually, if three were applied to the '10 class, and if we eventually stay at signing 23 (and all enroll), then next January five early enrollees could count against this '11 class.

I kinda doubt that will happen, with the changing dynamics of CPR's recruiting that I anticipate occurring with a strong season and return to a bowl game.

On the other hand, at some schools, the early entrants are all gaudy high school stars.

[Cyforce]

Actually, if three were applied to the '10 class, and if we eventually stay at signing 23 (and all enroll), then next January five early enrollees could count against this '11 class.

I kinda doubt that will happen, with the changing dynamics of CPR's recruiting that I anticipate occurring with a strong season and return to a bowl game.

On the other hand, at some schools, the early entrants are all gaudy high school stars.

What's the cap on early signees? I thought it was 3, isn't that why the hs kid that came in still counted against 2011?

[Aclone]

What's the cap on early signees? I thought it was 3, isn't that why the hs kid that came in still counted against 2011?

The "cap" is always dependent upon the number of vacancies you had left in the immediately previous class (minus theirs that counted againt the previous year). in this case, we're all guessing that number for this class was three, with one of the early enrollees counting against this year.

I don't believe that CPR has made a definitive statement. Perhaps a question for Chris to ask.

[Tre4ISU]

The "cap" is always dependent upon the number of vacancies you had left in the immediately previous class (minus theirs that counted againt the previous year). in this case, we're all guessing that number for this class was three, with one of the early enrollees counting against this year.

I don't believe that CPR has made a definitive statement. Perhaps a question for Chris to ask.

I thought there was a max of four that you can sign back

[rebecacy]

I think next year will be a small class but I'm not certain of that.

Those that don' t fit will transfer -- it's fluid...... no one can predict.

[nickcyv]

I cannot recall a small class at Iowa State. I am sure it will be over 20.

[Bipolarcy]

I thought there was a max of four that you can sign back

Lots and lots of misinformation in this thread. In an effort to add to it, I'm going to say I think the limit is 5 players you can count against the previous class. I'm fairly certain that's right, but I'm sure the rest of you are equally certain your information is right.

[Aclone]

This is the best explanation I could find, on a quick search. It's a bit...complicated. It has to do with the "mid-year replacement" rule.

http://athleticscompliance.utah.edu/...0Enrollees.pdf

[rebecacy]

Lots and lots of misinformation in this thread. In an effort to add to it, I'm going to say I think the limit is 5 players you can count against the previous class. I'm fairly certain that's right, but I'm sure the rest of you are equally certain your information is right.

This adds nothing.

[Yes13]

Lots and lots of misinformation in this thread. In an effort to add to it, I'm going to say I think the limit is 5 players you can count against the previous class. I'm fairly certain that's right, but I'm sure the rest of you are equally certain your information is right.

I don't think there is a cap. If you have space you can early sign as many as you can. I think Florida State had about 8 EE's this year.

If you sign 10 in one class, the next year you can back log 15.

[tazclone]

I think next year will be a small class but I'm not certain of that.

Heck we thought this year was going to be around 19-20. I bet they move forward like they have 25. Attrition is never a problem at ISU.