Interesting Stats from the Rivals 250

[UTVol39]

So, I was interested in seeing how many of the Rivals 250 current commitments were committed to in-state schools. So instead of doing actual work I decided to analyze this instead. Here is what I found.

The following are the schools who have the highest number of commitments from the Rivals 250 (this was done on Thursday of last week so there may be a few more I haven't included). The percentages shown are the percentage of their overall Rivals 250 commitments that are in state.

Example - Florida currently has 6 commitments from the Rivals 250, of which 4 are from the state of Florida, so their percentage would be 67%.


Texas - 87% of 15 total Rivals 250 commitments
Ohio State - 86% of 7 total Rivals 250 commitments
Bama - 38% of 8 total Rivals 250 commitments
Georgia - 68% of 5 total Rivals 250 commitments
LSU - 100% of 6 total Rivals 250 commitments
USC - 86% of 7 total Rivals 250 commitments
Oklahoma - 78% of 9 total Rivals 250 commitments (from either Oklahoma or Texas)
Florida - 67% of 6 total Rivals 250 commitments
Stanford - 29% of 7 total Rivals 250 commitments

A few things to note:

1) Bama - 3 of 8 from state of Alabama, but they also have 2 from Georgia, 2 from Florida and 1 from Louisiana
2) Stanford - probably the only school whose commitments are truly national in nature. Makes sense due to the fact they are known more for academics then athletics, if you think about it.
3) It would appear as though most schools are recruiting regionally first, then branching out nationally.
4) It must be nice to be Texas. It's kind of like going fishing with no bait, no pole, and no line and just having the fish jump in your boat.

UT is already at a distinct disadvantage here, due to the fact that we have only 2 players in the top 250 from the state of Tennessee (Richardson and Clear). Not making excuses here just stating the facts.

 

[volguess06]

Good points and research, this has been common knowledge for a while though. We have a much tougher job getting top talent out of their states. Which makes what success we have had very impressive.

 

[bornbleedinorange]

We should get those two also.

 

[UTVol39]

I'm not saying anything we didn't already know, just wanted to post the facts about it. Even though I know how most people hate facts here and would rather deal in generalities, opinions, text messages from Mitch Mustang (yes I know it's actually Mustain), and comments from their friends brothers uncle-in-law's barber.

 

[LynxVol]

Kind of explains why UT has one of the largest recruiting budgets in the nation every year, huh?

 

[zjcvols]

Kind of explains why UT has one of the largest recruiting budgets in the nation every year, huh?

Exactly. No excuse you can't recruit here with our budget, facilities, and pro factory.

 

[rsm]

thats true that you should be able to recruit here. but 3 coaching staffs in as many years has hurt. it does take time to develop a relationship with a football prospect just like any other type of relationship. its just a shame there are several very vocal critics around who want instant 4 and 5 star gratification. those guys will come eventually.a 3 star player is a solid college level player.4 and 5 stars may have a little more talent ..or..sometimes kids mature faster than others.

 

[MDBJJC]

Saban snagged the number 1 recruiting class the first year on board. 4 and 5 star galore. People talk like Bama was filled with 3 star talent when the fact remains that Bama had the two top classes in the country back to back. Stars matter as I have said before, but it takes coaching. Saban can do both well.

Dooley will have to get some super star talent or we will be the V Tech of the SEC. Our standards are much higher than V Tech. In order for us to compete we will need a little more than good talent/good character players. In this league you need great players, great coaching, great character...FACT

 

[LWSVOL]

Exactly. No excuse you can't recruit here with our budget, facilities, and pro factory.

not an excuse but the money, facilities, etc do no good unless the coaches are willing to exert the effort required. Many more hours and days than our rivals must put out has to be exerted on recruiting. Why are budget is so high compared to others..

One year for Gran (CLK and staff were also an issue) was enough for him. Even had he enjoyed staff, he was gone...

I haven't learned enough about current staff but it is going to be interesting to see how long they can hang in there and put out the effort..

 

[BearBryant]

So, I was interested in seeing how many of the Rivals 250 current commitments were committed to in-state schools. So instead of doing actual work I decided to analyze this instead. Here is what I found.

The following are the schools who have the highest number of commitments from the Rivals 250 (this was done on Thursday of last week so there may be a few more I haven't included). The percentages shown are the percentage of their overall Rivals 250 commitments that are in state.

Example - Florida currently has 6 commitments from the Rivals 250, of which 4 are from the state of Florida, so their percentage would be 67%.


Texas - 87% of 15 total Rivals 250 commitments
Ohio State - 86% of 7 total Rivals 250 commitments
Bama - 38% of 8 total Rivals 250 commitments
Georgia - 68% of 5 total Rivals 250 commitments
LSU - 100% of 6 total Rivals 250 commitments
USC - 86% of 7 total Rivals 250 commitments
Oklahoma - 78% of 9 total Rivals 250 commitments (from either Oklahoma or Texas)
Florida - 67% of 6 total Rivals 250 commitments
Stanford - 29% of 7 total Rivals 250 commitments

A few things to note:

1) Bama - 3 of 8 from state of Alabama, but they also have 2 from Georgia, 2 from Florida and 1 from Louisiana
2) Stanford - probably the only school whose commitments are truly national in nature. Makes sense due to the fact they are known more for academics then athletics, if you think about it.
3) It would appear as though most schools are recruiting regionally first, then branching out nationally.
4) It must be nice to be Texas. It's kind of like going fishing with no bait, no pole, and no line and just having the fish jump in your boat.

UT is already at a distinct disadvantage here, due to the fact that we have only 2 players in the top 250 from the state of Tennessee (Richardson and Clear). Not making excuses here just stating the facts.

How can USC @86% and Standford @29% be correct? They are from the same state so how can they have over 100% of 7? Just nick picking sorry.

But really my point is this has been true for oh the last 100 years and UT has not had a problem of being in the Top programs. Don't be scared, Coach Dooley is going to make UT a top contender every year he is here. Remember this: The current UT coaches have never said they lack talent this year. They are saying we are inexperienced and lack depth in some areas. The talent is good.

 

[ATLVOL1984]

He's saying Stanford has 7 commitments from the rivals 250 (29% of those 7 commitments from California). He's not saying that there are 7 total rivals250 recruits from the state of California.

 

[LWSVOL]

So, I was interested in seeing how many of the Rivals 250 current commitments were committed to in-state schools. So instead of doing actual work I decided to analyze this instead. Here is what I found.

The following are the schools who have the highest number of commitments from the Rivals 250 (this was done on Thursday of last week so there may be a few more I haven't included). The percentages shown are the percentage of their overall Rivals 250 commitments that are in state.

Example - Florida currently has 6 commitments from the Rivals 250, of which 4 are from the state of Florida, so their percentage would be 67%.


Texas - 87% of 15 total Rivals 250 commitments
Ohio State - 86% of 7 total Rivals 250 commitments
Bama - 38% of 8 total Rivals 250 commitments
Georgia - 68% of 5 total Rivals 250 commitments
LSU - 100% of 6 total Rivals 250 commitments
USC - 86% of 7 total Rivals 250 commitments
Oklahoma - 78% of 9 total Rivals 250 commitments (from either Oklahoma or Texas)
Florida - 67% of 6 total Rivals 250 commitments
Stanford - 29% of 7 total Rivals 250 commitments

A few things to note:

1) Bama - 3 of 8 from state of Alabama, but they also have 2 from Georgia, 2 from Florida and 1 from Louisiana
2) Stanford - probably the only school whose commitments are truly national in nature. Makes sense due to the fact they are known more for academics then athletics, if you think about it.
3) It would appear as though most schools are recruiting regionally first, then branching out nationally.
4) It must be nice to be Texas. It's kind of like going fishing with no bait, no pole, and no line and just having the fish jump in your boat.

UT is already at a distinct disadvantage here, due to the fact that we have only 2 players in the top 250 from the state of Tennessee (Richardson and Clear). Not making excuses here just stating the facts.

the attached link gives an analysis of players staying in state. it covers the years 2002-2010 for the BCS schools.

BCS Signees 2002-2010: Home states of players

 

[sjt18]

Exactly. No excuse you can't recruit here with our budget, facilities, and pro factory.

No excuses but there are reasons. UGA, Bama, LSU, UF, Aub, and even SoCar have money, facilities, and put guys in the pros.

That's why I think DD declaring a 300 mile radius around K'ville "home recruiting" is smart.

OU recruits Texas. It isn't alien or out of the norm for great Texas prospects to go to OU. It is almost to the point of being just another "home school". UT needs to be that way with any kid or school within that 300 mile circle.

 

[footballhooters]

thats true that you should be able to recruit here. but 3 coaching staffs in as many years has hurt. it does take time to develop a relationship with a football prospect just like any other type of relationship. its just a shame there are several very vocal critics around who want instant 4 and 5 star gratification. those guys will come eventually.a 3 star player is a solid college level player.4 and 5 stars may have a little more talent ..or..sometimes kids mature faster than others.

We hardly have a pro factory these days. I also doubt kids want to commit to a university who is on their third coach in less than two years.

 

[VolsNSkinsFan]

We hardly have a pro factory these days. I also doubt kids want to commit to a university who is on their third coach in less than two years.

SMH... what planet have you been on the past few months? Eric Berry Just signed a $36 Million guaranteed contract, Dan Williams also a 1st round draft pick just signed this morning. Those two give UT seven first-round picks in the last five drafts. That mark is tied atop the Southeastern Conference along with Florida and LSU. Montario Hardesty a 2nd round pick will be pretty much starting come September. Jacques McClendon and Chris Scott were picked in the 4th round. Then you have Cromptdaddy who will be a backup.

More stats

Tennessee had a total of six players selected, which is the most in one draft since 2007 (also six).
UT's six selections ranks third in the SEC behind Florida (9) and Alabama (7).
The 2010 draft is the 25th time in the 75-year history of the event that Tennessee has had at least six players selected.
Eric Berry (fifth overall) is the highest UT draft pick since Jamal Lewis in 2000. Lewis was also selected fifth overall.
Dan Williams is the 13th Tennessee defensive lineman selected in the NFL Draft since 2000.
Montario Hardesty (59th overall) is the highest-selected UT running back since Travis Henry was selected 58th overall in the 2001 draft.
Jonathan Crompton is the third UT quarterback selected since Peyton Manning was taken first overall in 1998 (Erik Ainge in 2007 and Tee Martin in 2000).
Tennessee has not had multiple offensive linemen selected in one draft since 2002 (Fred Weary and Reggie Coleman).

 

[MDBJJC]

SMH... what planet have you been on the past few months? Eric Berry Just signed a $36 Million guaranteed contract, Dan Williams also a 1st round draft pick just signed this morning. Those two give UT seven first-round picks in the last five drafts. That mark is tied atop the Southeastern Conference along with Florida and LSU. Montario Hardesty a 2nd round pick will be pretty much starting come September. Jacques McClendon and Chris Scott were picked in the 4th round. Then you have Cromptdaddy who will be a backup.

More stats

Tennessee had a total of six players selected, which is the most in one draft since 2007 (also six).
UT's six selections ranks third in the SEC behind Florida (9) and Alabama (7).
The 2010 draft is the 25th time in the 75-year history of the event that Tennessee has had at least six players selected.
Eric Berry (fifth overall) is the highest UT draft pick since Jamal Lewis in 2000. Lewis was also selected fifth overall.
Dan Williams is the 13th Tennessee defensive lineman selected in the NFL Draft since 2000.
Montario Hardesty (59th overall) is the highest-selected UT running back since Travis Henry was selected 58th overall in the 2001 draft.
Jonathan Crompton is the third UT quarterback selected since Peyton Manning was taken first overall in 1998 (Erik Ainge in 2007 and Tee Martin in 2000).
Tennessee has not had multiple offensive linemen selected in one draft since 2002 (Fred Weary and Reggie Coleman).

We had a good year this past year for NFL drafts. We were a true factory back in the late 90s and we dropped off a bit recently until last season. We'll be back for sure to full on factory status