Analysis shows that highly rated prep players usually have standout college careers

soonerclone · 02-11-2008, 01:03 PM

Great article.

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While I don't believe that recruiting hype equals success, it's hard to argue with the numbers. Coaches can make a difference in player development, but the kids still have to play the game.

wartknight · 02-11-2008, 01:07 PM

I wish we had the problem of having some 4 stars not pan out, but having double the amount that did work out.

lytle3478 · 02-11-2008, 01:09 PM

This also mentioned the two star players who were All-Americans like Jordy Nelson and Kevin Smith so at the time lesser rated players also can make quite the impact as higher rating prospects

jdoggivjc · 02-11-2008, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by wartknight

I wish we had the problem of having some 4 stars not pan out, but having double the amount that did work out.

We did - it was called the 2002 class...

scottie33 · 02-11-2008, 01:11 PM

Interesting tidbit from the article.

"OSU has also had its share of players who weren't highly recruited but turned into all-Big-12-caliber players. In fact, seven of the 11 Cowboys on NFL rosters from the past nine classes were2- or 3-star prospects coming out of high school."

I thought this was interesting, and given that can give us some hope.