stonz why do you think the staff is hopeful to have a 2 man 2013 class? Because we have good interest from 2 top 30 players? To balance out the classes some before an influx of open 2014 schollies?
Thanks for the question; I didn't really explain my thought process here very well.
I agree that balance may play a role. I think its more about the depth chart though, as well as the specific number.
This upcoming year, we've got 5 guys for 2 spots:
PG: Fields
PG/SG: TC, Harris
SG: JTT, Chase
Someone is going to end up at the bottom of the totem pole, so to speak. There are very few scholarship players that are content playing 3rd string.
Then, if the problem doesn't come to a head this season, it almost assuredly will in the fall of 2012. None of the above 5 graduate, plus we add CMM. And supposedly Rountree could play the 2 a little bit (I've never seen him play, so no comment there).
Long story short, it's hard to envision Fields, CJ, TC, CMM, Chase, and JTT getting through the 2012-2013 season without someone looking for an exit. I imagine the staff feels the same way.
The other thing to consider is that most coaches try to avoid 1-man classes. Besides the balance issue, it is a real negative in terms of the adjustment process. You don't want a player making the transition from HS to college ball feeling as if no-one else can relate to what he's going through. Think about situations like housing: You don't want a player dealing with a random roommate his freshman year; living in a single could be an issue as well in terms of acclimating. It's preferable to have multiple freshmen. Oftentimes they help motivate each other. It's harder to be late to an early-morning practice if you are living with someone who has the exact same commitment. Most coaches try to create a family-like atmosphere among their players, and it's significantly easier for 1 person to fall through the cracks than 2. This may seem like a little thing, but coaches really do look at this kind of stuff.
Apparently we're close to offering an RJ Currington, 2013 SG. Per recruit scoop's Twitter. Thoughts?
Just found him on scout.4* oak hill kid. Ranked 84. Backup plan in case one of mcclinton or gill doesn't work out?
Thanks for the heads up about that tweet. I've actually already got him on the "Targets" list, so you don't even need to search for his scout page. Post #4 in this thread has links to his scout, rivals, and espn pages.
Do we have any chance with Zach Banner, thats the kind of size I think we need. I would like to see us pick up a 6'7-6'9 bruiser.
God I wish lol.
(For those a bit lost, Zach Banner is a 6'9, ~310 lb offensive tackle. One of the best football recruits in the 2012 class).