Sam Webb "gut feeling" a misnomer?

Sam Webb issues "gut feelings" from time to time about recruit commitments--he's usually right (e.g. Mustapha Muhammad).

Typically gut feelings are understood to be instinctual, felt without a strong rationale or data to necessarily back them up. But from what I can tell, not being a close follower, Sam's predictions are based on firsthand knowledge of the player and family/coach/friend perspectives as well as a good understanding of the recruiting landscape. 

So why does Sam call these predictions gut feelings? They seem to be anything but.