Recruiting Update Thread

[Knight Strength]

I'd like to point out that last year we lost 9 commits by the end of the recruiting cycle. So there's lots of time and scholarships left for us to improve our class rank(this year). And for our conference foes to fall. Also, I heard we're looking to sign a full 25 this class. If so, this class could rank higher than last years based on the number of recruits alone.

I won't lie and say we're currently where I want us to be on signing day. If we end up ranked anything below 3rd in conference I'd be a little disappointed but I'm not ready to get disappointed or emotional over recruiting until December. And even then I'd just take it like any other L. When you've played sports you take an L every once in a while. Business is the same way.

 

[Knight Strength]

Both commits have P5 offers. The whole “unranked” thing is stupid in July. They will become ranked as soon as 247 sees they committed to UCF. They will be a 3 star.

I really love Mike Lofton. I see him as way undervalued by the recruiting services. Mike Smith looks good on film too but I'm a poor judge of talent for DBs. Also like Johnny Richardson, he doesn't go down and plows through bigger guys. Haven't looked into either of the new guys much.

 

[Yaes]

I'd like to point out that last year we lost 9 commits by the end of the recruiting cycle. So there's lots of time and scholarships left for us to improve our class rank(this year). And for our conference foes to fall. Also, I heard we're looking to sign a full 25 this class. If so, this class could rank higher than last years based on the number of recruits alone.

I won't lie and say we're currently where I want us to be on signing day. If we end up ranked anything below 3rd in conference I'd be a little disappointed but I'm not ready to get disappointed or emotional over recruiting until December. And even then I'd just take it like any other L. When you've played sports you take an L every once in a while. Business is the same way.

In light of our past two seasons and other program and Univ. successes, I will be disappointed if we are ranked anything below number 1.

 

[Knight Strength]

In light of our past two seasons and other program and Univ. successes, I will be disappointed if we are ranked anything below number 1.

I definitely wouldn't argue with you on that. I fully understand.
I am of the perspective that there's serious competition within our conference for recruiting and believe that, sometimes, you get beat. Recruits are excited about Cincy and Memphis and there's nothing we can do about that. Those team have gained prestige as a result of the attention we've brought to the AAC and they're beating Tennessee, tOSU, and other blue bloods for some recruits. Those recruits want to be part of whatever team knocks us off and goes to a NY6 game. It's hard to stay on top. We need to be continually striving for the next level in everything we do or our competition will catch up.
If I had to elaborate on my 3rd in the AAC position I would say that shouldn't be every year. Of course I care way more about the results on the field.

 

[KnightVision82]

we get 5-stars?

 

[Asphalt.Jungle]

i'm obsessed with the size and speed profile (NFL) for the position, not stars. if you sign enough really athletic 6'5"-6'7" DL, a few of them gotta turn out good. our player development game just has to be on point and the coaches feel they can develop these guys into the kind of players that can keep us on top and even take us to the next level.

 

[UCF Tampa Knight]

 

[Knight Strength]

Guess I'll go watch some highlights so I can form an opinion on our latest commits...

 

[HammerB08]

Nice offer list!

 

[Knight Strength]

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Nice offer list!

I was thinking the same thing.

 

[ahabmw]

Let’s go! Great stuff!

@KnightofCamelot, maybe now is the time to say one positive thing... this is your chance!

 

[Stormthecourt?]

Let’s go! Great stuff!

@KnightofCamelot, maybe now is the time to say one positive thing... this is your chance!

He probably got sucked into the dungeon

 

[hemightbejeremy]

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Nice offer list!

Only 25 offers (15 P5)

 

[KnightVision82]

July turns out to be a good month yet again (5 recruits). Having 15 at this point makes being at 20 in December very doable. Yes, not everybody on this list will stick. Competition at certain positions always drives some away.

 

[HammerB08]

 

[firm_bizzle]

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So I guess we are getting LBs and OLs this year.

 

[KnightVision82]

So I guess we are getting LBs and OLs this year.

QB big and some DLs too. Every year we get OLs and CBs.
Next year has to be 2-3 good sized, speed RBs.

 

[Poolside Knight]

 

[ahabmw]

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Immediately eligible with 2-3 years left.

Oh wait, our recruit rankings don’t improve from this so, nothing to see here.

 

[Poolside Knight]

Immediately eligible with 2-3 years left.

Oh wait, our recruit rankings don’t improve from this so, nothing to see here.

think 247 was going to start including transfers in their formula, not sure if they updated it yet

 

[Stormthecourt?]

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Medically retired before deciding to come back to football. I’m cautiously optimistic

 

[Knight Strength]

Read he had two ACL tears. A lot of guys come back from that to be 100% again by the next year but sounds like he's struggled. I've seen 2+ years to full recovery.

Anyway, the article says he was sending documentation of his injury/recovery to programs so I'm sure the coaches think he's ready to go. Already missed one day of camp...better get in there!

 

[firm_bizzle]

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Why do we need 4 star recruits when they transfer here all the time?

 

[firm_bizzle]

Read he had two ACL tears. A lot of guys come back from that to be 100% again by the next year but sounds like he's struggled. I've seen 2+ years to full recovery.

Anyway, the article says he was sending documentation of his injury/recovery to programs so I'm sure the coaches think he's ready to go. Already missed one day of camp...better get in there!

Even if he has to rehab more this year, maybe play in a few games toward the end of the season to stay fresh, I'll welcome the added depth on the line.

 

[BackinBlack94]

Even if he has to rehab more this year, maybe play in a few games toward the end of the season to stay fresh, I'll welcome the added depth on the line.

Yeah he's a talented kid that ran into some bad luck with injuries. Doesn't hurt to bring him in and give it a try.

 

[BlakNGoldAllDay]

Just wait until the Oregon kid gets hurt and then plug him in.

 

[Knight Strength]

Just wait until the Oregon kid gets hurt and then plug him in.

Oregon kid?

 

[BlakNGoldAllDay]

Oregon kid?

Transfer that’s had concussion problems. Samoan. Can’t remember name.

 

[Knight Strength]

Transfer that’s had concussion problems. Samoan. Can’t remember name.

Canton (I think). He's long gone already.

 

[BlakNGoldAllDay]

Canton (I think). He's long gone already.

Not sure how my memory is that bad. I seriously thought he sat out last year and was going to play this year. I knew he had concussion problems but not ever playing is a head scratcher.

 

[Knight Strength]

Not sure how my memory is that bad. I seriously thought he sat out last year and was going to play this year. I knew he had concussion problems but not ever playing is a head scratcher.

If I remember correctly, he had more issues in spring 2018 practice and decided to retire. Hope I'm not spreading misinformation. He was a monster. Wish him the best of luck going forward.

 

[Stormthecourt?]

Not sure how my memory is that bad. I seriously thought he sat out last year and was going to play this year. I knew he had concussion problems but not ever playing is a head scratcher.

I hope he quit in time for his head

 

[Endeavor.]

Read he had two ACL tears. A lot of guys come back from that to be 100% again by the next year but sounds like he's struggled. I've seen 2+ years to full recovery.

Anyway, the article says he was sending documentation of his injury/recovery to programs so I'm sure the coaches think he's ready to go. Already missed one day of camp...better get in there!

two ACL tears and another major knee injury. So three total

 

[Knight Strength]

two ACL tears and another major knee injury. So three total

Yea since I posted that I read three. Damn. The second was Sep 2017, then he re-tore that one again in spring camp 2018. Said maybe they rushed him back too soon.

 

[hemightbejeremy]

Mike Lofton went from dreaded “unranked” to 5.6 high 3 star today. It’s almost like coaches are offering based on more than a rivals rating.

 

[HammerB08]

Mike Lofton went from dreaded “unranked” to 5.6 high 3 star today. It’s almost like coaches are offering based on more than a rivals rating.

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How dare they.

 

[firm_bizzle]

Mike Lofton went from dreaded “unranked” to 5.6 high 3 star today. It’s almost like coaches are offering based on more than a rivals rating.

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They just want to pad rankings in order to make us happy so that we'll buy subscriptions.

 

[Knight Strength]

They just want to pad rankings in order to make us happy so that we'll buy subscriptions.

Well they're not fooling me. I know our recruiting is turrible.*

 

[Knight Strength]

Mike Lofton went from dreaded “unranked” to 5.6 high 3 star today. It’s almost like coaches are offering based on more than a rivals rating.

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I liked him from the beginning!

 

[ahabmw]

@KnightofCamelot

Someone is awfully quiet today....