4-Star RB to... the MAC?!?!?
http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=3329421
Obviously, his offered list is a bit telling. I'm assuming his options were limited for a reason
But I am always surprised when a 4-star goes non-BCS. Couple years ago Southern Miss got a 4-star WR (top 100) and he's been their star player... that is never talked about or seen.
Anyone remember any other 4-star recruits that succeeded (or vanished) at non-BCS schools?
January 29th, 2010 at 10:29 AM ^
He is a 4-start with the recruiting websites. I personally look into offer sheets a lot more then some e-rating. The coaches know way more than any online recruiting 'guru'. It's like being surprised when somebody in Mel Kipers first round get dropped to the fifth round.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:34 AM ^
Please see: "Obviously, his offered list is a bit telling. I'm assuming his options were limited for a reason"
January 29th, 2010 at 10:49 AM ^
but DeAndre Brown was a 5* on rivals, he also grew up like a block away from Southern Miss
January 29th, 2010 at 11:06 AM ^
Smitty D - There is nothing dickish about adding info/insight to an OP (IMO).
January 29th, 2010 at 10:29 AM ^
Wasn't DeAngelo Williams pretty highly ranked when he committed to Memphis? Brian Brohm going to Louisville before they left CUSA also comes to mind.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:32 AM ^
He's not going to qualify wherever he commits. Kid's headed to a juco or postgrad.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:36 AM ^
That's what I was going to say. When a high star recruit goes non-BCS it is typically a sign of academic problems or a personal connection to the program.
January 29th, 2010 at 11:12 AM ^
I figured as much as well. When I first read the article, I thought of Tony Drake. If he can get his grades in order, though, I'm sure he'll be playing at a BCS team at some point in the future, even if as a JUCO transfer.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:36 AM ^
If he wants to play in the NFL, attending a non-BCS college is hardly a deathknell. If you distinguish yourself even in the MAC, you'll get the looks you need.
I would say maybe he wants to stay close to home, but Toledo and Columbus are about the same distance away, with Columbus maybe being a little closer.
January 29th, 2010 at 11:03 AM ^
Senior Bowl North
Joique Bell RB 5-10/223 WAYNE Freakin STATE
January 29th, 2010 at 2:16 PM ^
Player of the year. Pretty sure he averaged more rushing yards than any player in the country. Graduated from Benton Harbor High School he was a big dude back then too.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:37 AM ^
for reaffirming my faith in Scout's ability to rate prospects.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:48 AM ^
Toledo picked up a 4-star DB, Jermaine Robinson, last year from NY. He went to prep school for one year and then started at safety his first year on campus. Minnesota was in on his for awhile, but that's the only BCS team that gave him a serious look.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:51 AM ^
Toledo picked up 4-start WR, James Green, this year who was committed to Minny at one time. My Rockets own the Gophers.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:58 AM ^
What I can't understand is why the heck he committed to the Zips when he had a Toledo offer? I mean, okay, Akron had a nice little run for a couple of years, but they have NO tradition at all.
The Glass Bowl is actually a pretty historical venue and the new Athletic Complex at Savage Hall is fantastic.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:53 AM ^
Reasoning from his local paper is that he may qualify right away and may have to go the prep school route, which scared off the bigger schools. Also, he is an undersized running back according to things I have read
January 29th, 2010 at 11:16 AM ^
MSU and OSU would have offered him if he had the academics, IIRC, he said something about trying to transfer to a bigger school once it was certain that he'd be able to do so, which drew some ire from fan(s) of the MAC schools recruiting him.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:54 AM ^
BEAVER!!!
CRIME DOG!!!!
January 29th, 2010 at 10:56 AM ^
Character issues?
January 29th, 2010 at 11:15 AM ^
What Tim said makes sense. Howard is a 2x Mr. Football and is apparently a Parade All-American as well. Not your normal Akron recruit
January 29th, 2010 at 11:23 AM ^
Akron has a pretty good coaching staff, they're new and making waves, I know they're good recruiters in particular
January 29th, 2010 at 11:26 AM ^
too bad the irish can't say the same thing. zing!!!
January 29th, 2010 at 11:29 AM ^
Half of their coaching staff are old ND assistants, lol
January 29th, 2010 at 11:33 AM ^
charlie's staff could recruit very well. it was other aspects of their job they struggled with.
January 29th, 2010 at 11:44 AM ^
Charlie Frey and Jason Taylor, I believe. Decent program.
January 29th, 2010 at 11:52 AM ^
Bruce Gradkowski, Chester Taylor, Nick Kazcur, Lance Moore, just to name a few.
January 29th, 2010 at 12:16 PM ^
Wasn't Josh Cribbs from Akron? Or was it Kent State?
January 29th, 2010 at 12:54 PM ^
Kent State
January 29th, 2010 at 12:34 PM ^
I believe Roethlisberger was a 5* recruit at Miami (the original).
January 29th, 2010 at 1:31 PM ^
Going to a smaller program can be a huge advantage in that usually those programs will make you a star and give you every oppurtunity to shine. And you don't have the stress of winning the BCS National Popularity Contest.
January 29th, 2010 at 2:21 PM ^
i live here in canton this cat is a beast, hes a 2 time mr football. the only thing that held him back was grades. akron also picked up a 4 star center last yr.
January 29th, 2010 at 2:21 PM ^
and MAC schools, cuz they need love too. So go on small school, what you gon' do?
January 29th, 2010 at 2:23 PM ^
also dwight smith super bowl mvp on the bucs.. go zips