Recruiting Pet Peeve

AT the university of michigan in ann arbor we should only accept recruits who are perfect in each and every way. How else are we going to win consecutive NC's, Heismans and Fulmer Cups?

I blame Bill Martin and the physical laws of the universe.

Stupid Flanders.

potato salad.

I try to stay away from analysis like this for the exact reasons that you stated. All high school players need to get stronger, improve their technique, etc. However, I try to list strengths and weaknesses. If a kid is already a good knee bender, then I'll try to say that; at the same time, if he's not, then that needs to improve.

That being said, I think it's easier for people to say "he needs to get stronger" because then you don't have to pinpoint more precise flaws. That is another reason I pay no attention to GBMW's "scouting reports" on each potential recruit, because they make approximately two comments and one is always about getting stronger.

I have never heard of this recruit. Where is he from? What position does he play? What kind of parent names their son Pet?!!?!

Devin Gardner comes to mind.

what would you rather have them say? You want in-depth strengths and weaknesses based on video of them steamrolling 5'9" 170 lb future accountants? If you look at the analysis as it pertains to whether or not the player will redshirt, it makes total sense.

You appear to be reading the evaluations based on what they'll need to improve to be a starter.

....they've got to write something. Those subscriptions to Rivals and Scout can be canceled by the subscriber if they don't say anything about the guy at all. So, if they can't say anything, or don't know what to say, they still need to say something, so we get boilerplate stuff....

Devin Gardner was 8 feet tall so his sidearm throw was not criticized. People were too distracted because he was a half beast/half man.

I agree with the criticism of the GBMV review of every prosepect that they need to get stronger and PAD LEVEL no SUGARCOAT, but mentioning Gardner's mechanics is legit and differentiates him from other top level qb prospects. It is THE flaw in his game, and thus can limit his upside.

I think what you really want is exactly what Brian does. He looks at measurables, upsides, ceilings, and potentially comparable players for a more comprehensive review which no SUGARCOAT, but als which gives a more in depth analysis.

I also did like Magnus' analysis of Pace at touchthebanner which was NO SUGARCOAT but very comprehensive.

Stop it with the SUGARCOAT crap.
My god, that is annoying.
It's not cute - it makes you look like an idiot

Nothing personal, of course.