gasguy98
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We have so many openings we will be stuffing them in. That said, recruits are going to be waiting to see how the team does. I mean, we just had a huge turn around and people will want to see if it sticks as well as observe the play style and see if they fit. I dont expect too much this year from HS because season is now so early but like @sjt18 said, the focus is going to be raiding the portal.
If we can at least pull a 6-6 this year and compete well in a bowl, we will really begin to see the results on the recruiting trail next year, I think. Its going to be a multi year effort. Meanwhile the new portal rules favors us being able to raid other teams who are stacked with 4*s
Right now we are ranked 30th by 247 and 31st by Rivals, 11th in the SEC. To those of you that are in tune with recruiting, can we finish better than this? Any chance at top 15?
I suspect chances improve if we can beat the Tigers this Saturday
Well, it also means Bama, UGA, Clemson, UF, etc. can take 7 more good prospects that now won't be available. If they don't have that many transfers, they will git shirt under performers, and the rich will get richer.You can sign up to 32 players in a class, instead of the 25 limit. Of course there are/were plenty of ways around the 25 limit, but this certainly makes it easier to restock a roster.
A top 10 class nationally wouldn't be much help next season if it meant you'd have to start a bunch of true freshmen. That's just not a recipe for success in the SEC. It helps if you have quality pieces and depth already in place and you can fill in 3 to 4 positions total. We don't have that right now. Development and the portal are the fastest route to any level of success for us. I would consider an 8-4 regular season with a chance at 9 wins with a bowl game successful within the first 3 seasons.If you want to compete with the big rivals, yes you need a top 5 minimum SEC class. Heupel might be a good developer, (not saying he is, but it's year one so... hard to tell) but uh... 11 as it stands will not get it done. Unless you happen to find a gem like Cam Sutton in every 3-star prospect which I sincerely doubt. I'd expect next year to be a struggle if recruiting doesn't drastically change.